Chokecherry LN over Little Blackfoot R 027
PoorPosted for loadPowell County, Montana · 4M SW Avon · Structure no. L39311000+01001
- Built
- 1914
- 111 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 61 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 19
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Chokecherry LN over Little Blackfoot R 027 is a steel truss - thru carrying Chokecherry LN over Little Blackfoot R 027 in Powell County, Montana. It was built in 1914, so it is 111 years old, older than the Montana average of 47 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 19 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2043. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Chokecherry LN over Little Blackfoot R 027 built?
It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025.
What condition is Chokecherry LN over Little Blackfoot R 027 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does Chokecherry LN over Little Blackfoot R 027 carry?
About 19 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Chokecherry LN over Little Blackfoot R 027?
The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Chokecherry LN over Little Blackfoot R 027?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.