US Bridges

Price RD N over Pondera Coulee 007

Fair

Pondera County, Montana · 9M E Conrad · Structure no. L37100005+07001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Price RD N over Pondera Coulee 007 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Price RD N over Pondera Coulee 007 in Pondera County, Montana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesPrice RD N
CrossesPondera Coulee 007
Location9M E Conrad
RouteCounty Highway 37100
StateMontana
Coordinates48.17903, -111.75381
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2025)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Price RD N over Pondera Coulee 007 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Price RD N over Pondera Coulee 007 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Price RD N over Pondera Coulee 007 carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Price RD N over Pondera Coulee 007?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Price RD N over Pondera Coulee 007?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.