Primrose RD N over Pondera Coulee 018
FairPosted for loadPondera County, Montana · 4M NE Conrad · Structure no. L37107000+09001
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 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
Primrose RD N over Pondera Coulee 018 is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Primrose RD N over Pondera Coulee 018 in Pondera County, Montana. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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. 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 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Primrose RD N over Pondera Coulee 018 built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Primrose RD N over Pondera Coulee 018 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Primrose RD N over Pondera Coulee 018 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Primrose RD N over Pondera Coulee 018?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Primrose RD N over Pondera Coulee 018?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.