Old Shelby RD over Pondera Canal 012
FairPosted for loadPondera County, Montana · 5M NW Ledger · Structure no. L37101009+01001
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 79
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Shelby RD over Pondera Canal 012 is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Shelby RD over Pondera Canal 012 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 79 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 83 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Old Shelby RD over Pondera Canal 012 built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Shelby RD over Pondera Canal 012 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 Old Shelby RD over Pondera Canal 012 carry?
About 79 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Old Shelby RD over Pondera Canal 012?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Old Shelby RD over Pondera Canal 012?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.