Cut Off RD over Big Blackfoot River 002
FairPowell County, Montana · 4M NW Helmville · Structure no. L39359003+02001
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 92 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cut Off RD over Big Blackfoot River 002 is a steel truss - thru carrying Cut Off RD over Big Blackfoot River 002 in Powell County, Montana. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 70 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 5 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cut Off RD over Big Blackfoot River 002 built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.
What condition is Cut Off RD over Big Blackfoot River 002 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Cut Off RD over Big Blackfoot River 002 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Cut Off RD over Big Blackfoot River 002?
The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (27.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Cut Off RD over Big Blackfoot River 002?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.