US Bridges

US HWY 91 N over Dry Fork Marias 080

Fair

Pondera County, Montana · 2M N Conrad · Structure no. L37302002+06001

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1951
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
511
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US HWY 91 N over Dry Fork Marias 080 is a concrete tee beam carrying US HWY 91 N over Dry Fork Marias 080 in Pondera County, Montana. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1951, so it is 94 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.

It carries about 511 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 539 by 2043. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS HWY 91 N
CrossesDry Fork Marias 080
Location2M N Conrad
RouteState Highway 81007
StateMontana
Coordinates48.21481, -111.94516
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic511 (2023)
Projected traffic539 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US HWY 91 N over Dry Fork Marias 080 built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1951.

What condition is US HWY 91 N over Dry Fork Marias 080 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 US HWY 91 N over Dry Fork Marias 080 carry?

About 511 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US HWY 91 N over Dry Fork Marias 080?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US HWY 91 N over Dry Fork Marias 080?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.