E Lake RD over Pondera Coulee 029
FairPosted for loadPondera County, Montana · 15M W Conrad · Structure no. L37304003+00001
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 77
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
E Lake RD over Pondera Coulee 029 is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E Lake RD over Pondera Coulee 029 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 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 77 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 81 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was E Lake RD over Pondera Coulee 029 built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is E Lake RD over Pondera Coulee 029 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 E Lake RD over Pondera Coulee 029 carry?
About 77 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is E Lake RD over Pondera Coulee 029?
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 E Lake RD over Pondera Coulee 029?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.