Blazen RD over Pondera Coulee 079
FairPondera County, Montana · Conrad-Blazen RD · Structure no. L37363000+02001
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 64 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Blazen RD over Pondera Coulee 079 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Blazen RD over Pondera Coulee 079 in Pondera County, Montana. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Blazen RD over Pondera Coulee 079 built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is Blazen RD over Pondera Coulee 079 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Blazen RD over Pondera Coulee 079 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Blazen RD over Pondera Coulee 079?
The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Blazen RD over Pondera Coulee 079?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.