Sawmill RD over Clark Fork River 026
FairPowell County, Montana · Garrison · Structure no. L39027000+04001
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 168 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 78
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sawmill RD over Clark Fork River 026 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sawmill RD over Clark Fork River 026 in Powell County, Montana. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 78 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 83 by 2043. The structure is 168 ft (51.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sawmill RD over Clark Fork River 026 built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sawmill RD over Clark Fork River 026 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Sawmill RD over Clark Fork River 026 carry?
About 78 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Sawmill RD over Clark Fork River 026?
The structure is 168 ft (51.3 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Sawmill RD over Clark Fork River 026?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.