Sollid RD over Pondera Coulee
GoodPondera County, Montana · 1M E Conrad · Structure no. S00218001+01001
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 572
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sollid RD over Pondera Coulee is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sollid RD over Pondera Coulee in Pondera County, Montana. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 572 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 601 by 2043. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Sollid RD over Pondera Coulee built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sollid RD over Pondera Coulee 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Sollid RD over Pondera Coulee carry?
About 572 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Sollid RD over Pondera Coulee?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Sollid RD over Pondera Coulee?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.