Hawkeye RD over Pondera Coulee 047
FairPosted for loadPondera County, Montana · 10M SW Conrad · Structure no. L37331001+05001
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hawkeye RD over Pondera Coulee 047 is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hawkeye RD over Pondera Coulee 047 in Pondera County, Montana. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 22 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hawkeye RD over Pondera Coulee 047 built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hawkeye RD over Pondera Coulee 047 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 Hawkeye RD over Pondera Coulee 047 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Hawkeye RD over Pondera Coulee 047?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Hawkeye RD over Pondera Coulee 047?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.