US Bridges

Midway RD E over S Pondera Coulee 002

GoodPosted for load

Pondera County, Montana · 12M NE Brady · Structure no. L37207011+09001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
59
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Midway RD E over S Pondera Coulee 002 is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Midway RD E over S Pondera Coulee 002 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 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 59 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 62 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesMidway RD E
CrossesS Pondera Coulee 002
Location12M NE Brady
RouteCounty Highway 37207
StateMontana
Coordinates48.13229, -111.64075
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59 (2023)
Projected traffic62 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Midway RD E over S Pondera Coulee 002 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Midway RD E over S Pondera Coulee 002 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 Midway RD E over S Pondera Coulee 002 carry?

About 59 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Midway RD E over S Pondera Coulee 002?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Midway RD E over S Pondera Coulee 002?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.