Poplar River RD over Poplar River 015
PoorRoosevelt County, Montana · 22M N Poplar · Structure no. L43202021+06001
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 105 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 563
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Poplar River RD over Poplar River 015 is a concrete slab carrying Poplar River RD over Poplar River 015 in Roosevelt County, Montana. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 563 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 594 by 2043. The structure is 105 ft (31.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Poplar River RD over Poplar River 015 built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Poplar River RD over Poplar River 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Poplar River RD over Poplar River 015 carry?
About 563 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Poplar River RD over Poplar River 015?
The structure is 105 ft (31.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Poplar River RD over Poplar River 015?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.