Heights RD over Lake Francis Canal 071
GoodPosted for loadPondera County, Montana · 6M SW Valier · Structure no. L37034002+03001
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 2022
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 48 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Heights RD over Lake Francis Canal 071 is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Heights RD over Lake Francis Canal 071 in Pondera County, Montana. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2022, 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Heights RD over Lake Francis Canal 071 built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.
What condition is Heights RD over Lake Francis Canal 071 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Heights RD over Lake Francis Canal 071 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Heights RD over Lake Francis Canal 071?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Heights RD over Lake Francis Canal 071?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.