US Bridges

No Data Entered over Vermilion River

Poor

Sanders County, Montana · Seven Point Mtn · Structure no. 011407000000227

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
1993 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

No Data Entered over Vermilion River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying No Data Entered over Vermilion River in Sanders County, Montana. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

CarriesNo Data Entered
CrossesVermilion River
LocationSeven Point Mtn
RouteFederal Lands Road 207
StateMontana
Coordinates47.87005, -115.31916
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating23.9 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (1993)
Projected traffic75 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was No Data Entered over Vermilion River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is No Data Entered over Vermilion River 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 2024.

How much traffic does No Data Entered over Vermilion River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1993 count).

How long is No Data Entered over Vermilion River?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns No Data Entered over Vermilion River?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.