Messenger RD over Dry Fk Marias River 073
GoodPondera County, Montana · 2M S Williams · Structure no. L37015003+08001
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 99 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 31
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Messenger RD over Dry Fk Marias River 073 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Messenger RD over Dry Fk Marias River 073 in Pondera County, Montana. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Montana average of 47 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 31 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 33 by 2043. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Messenger RD over Dry Fk Marias River 073 built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Messenger RD over Dry Fk Marias River 073 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Messenger RD over Dry Fk Marias River 073 carry?
About 31 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Messenger RD over Dry Fk Marias River 073?
The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Messenger RD over Dry Fk Marias River 073?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.