US Bridges

Skyview RD S over Dry Fk Marias River 069

Good

Pondera County, Montana · 6M SE Dupuyer · Structure no. L37325001+09001

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Skyview RD S over Dry Fk Marias River 069 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Skyview RD S over Dry Fk Marias River 069 in Pondera County, Montana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesSkyview RD S
CrossesDry Fk Marias River 069
Location6M SE Dupuyer
RouteCounty Highway 37325
StateMontana
Coordinates48.15946, -112.37298
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2025)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Skyview RD S over Dry Fk Marias River 069 built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Skyview RD S over Dry Fk Marias River 069 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Skyview RD S over Dry Fk Marias River 069 carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Skyview RD S over Dry Fk Marias River 069?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Skyview RD S over Dry Fk Marias River 069?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.