Dry Gulch RD over N Fork Blackfoot R 007
FairPosted for loadPowell County, Montana · 5M E Ovando · Structure no. L39411002+01001
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 97 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dry Gulch RD over N Fork Blackfoot R 007 is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Dry Gulch RD over N Fork Blackfoot R 007 in Powell County, Montana. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 97 ft (29.5 m) long and 22 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dry Gulch RD over N Fork Blackfoot R 007 built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dry Gulch RD over N Fork Blackfoot R 007 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Dry Gulch RD over N Fork Blackfoot R 007 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Dry Gulch RD over N Fork Blackfoot R 007?
The structure is 97 ft (29.5 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Dry Gulch RD over N Fork Blackfoot R 007?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.