US Bridges

S 366-LEDGER RD over Drainage

Fair

Pondera County, Montana · 4M W Ledger · Structure no. S00366002+03001

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
187
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 366-LEDGER RD over Drainage is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S 366-LEDGER RD over Drainage in Pondera County, Montana. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 71 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.

It carries about 187 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 196 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesS 366-LEDGER RD
CrossesDrainage
Location4M W Ledger
RouteState Highway 366
StateMontana
Coordinates48.26364, -111.89266
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic187 (2023)
Projected traffic196 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 S 366-LEDGER RD over Drainage built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.

What condition is S 366-LEDGER RD over Drainage 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does S 366-LEDGER RD over Drainage carry?

About 187 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is S 366-LEDGER RD over Drainage?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns S 366-LEDGER RD over Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.