Church RD S over Pondera Coulee 005
GoodPondera County, Montana · 20M NE Brady · Structure no. L37237002+02001
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Church RD S over Pondera Coulee 005 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Church RD S over Pondera Coulee 005 in Pondera County, Montana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Church RD S over Pondera Coulee 005 built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Church RD S over Pondera Coulee 005 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 Church RD S over Pondera Coulee 005 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Church RD S over Pondera Coulee 005?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Church RD S over Pondera Coulee 005?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.