E Lake RD over Lake Francis Canal 075
FairPosted for loadPondera County, Montana · 3M SE Valier · Structure no. L37002003+04001
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 47 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 77
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
E Lake RD over Lake Francis Canal 075 is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E Lake RD over Lake Francis Canal 075 in Pondera County, Montana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Montana average of 47 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 77 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 81 by 2043. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was E Lake RD over Lake Francis Canal 075 built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is E Lake RD over Lake Francis Canal 075 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.
How much traffic does E Lake RD over Lake Francis Canal 075 carry?
About 77 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is E Lake RD over Lake Francis Canal 075?
The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns E Lake RD over Lake Francis Canal 075?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.