Preputin RD over Pondera Coulee 011
GoodPondera County, Montana · 16M NE Brady · Structure no. L37201003+06001
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 79 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Preputin RD over Pondera Coulee 011 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Preputin RD over Pondera Coulee 011 in Pondera County, Montana. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1992, 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.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 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 Preputin RD over Pondera Coulee 011 built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is Preputin RD over Pondera Coulee 011 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Preputin RD over Pondera Coulee 011 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Preputin RD over Pondera Coulee 011?
The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Preputin RD over Pondera Coulee 011?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.