Meridian RD over Bear Creek 015
PoorRavalli County, Montana · 2M S Victor · Structure no. L41053005+07001
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 1982
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Mixed Types
- Steel
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Meridian RD over Bear Creek 015 is a steel mixed types carrying Meridian RD over Bear Creek 015 in Ravalli County, Montana. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 89 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.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Meridian RD over Bear Creek 015 built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.
What condition is Meridian RD over Bear Creek 015 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Meridian RD over Bear Creek 015 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Meridian RD over Bear Creek 015?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Meridian RD over Bear Creek 015?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.