US Bridges

Acm RD over Thompson River

Good

Sanders County, Montana · Acm RD · Structure no. 011608000000181

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Acm RD over Thompson River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Acm RD over Thompson River in Sanders County, Montana. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Montana average of 47 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesAcm RD
CrossesThompson River
LocationAcm RD
RouteFederal Lands Road 9991
StateMontana
Coordinates47.58676, -115.2336
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.2 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (—)
Projected traffic75 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Acm RD over Thompson River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Acm RD over Thompson River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Acm RD over Thompson River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is Acm RD over Thompson River?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Acm RD over Thompson River?

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