US Bridges

Pendroy RD over Drainage

Good

Pondera County, Montana · 3M SW Conrad · Structure no. S00219017+06001

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
652
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pendroy RD over Drainage is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pendroy RD over Drainage in Pondera County, Montana. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 652 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 685 by 2043. The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

CarriesPendroy RD
CrossesDrainage
Location3M SW Conrad
RouteState Highway 219
StateMontana
Coordinates48.13478, -111.98754
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating57 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.3 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic652 (2023)
Projected traffic685 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.1 mi (100 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Pendroy RD over Drainage built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pendroy RD over Drainage 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Pendroy RD over Drainage carry?

About 652 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Pendroy RD over Drainage?

The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Pendroy RD over Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.