W Fk Elk Creek RD over W Fork Elk Creek 052
FairSanders County, Montana · 5M SW Heron · Structure no. L45030006+04001
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
W Fk Elk Creek RD over W Fork Elk Creek 052 is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W Fk Elk Creek RD over W Fork Elk Creek 052 in Sanders County, Montana. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 W Fk Elk Creek RD over W Fork Elk Creek 052 built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is W Fk Elk Creek RD over W Fork Elk Creek 052 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does W Fk Elk Creek RD over W Fork Elk Creek 052 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is W Fk Elk Creek RD over W Fork Elk Creek 052?
The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns W Fk Elk Creek RD over W Fork Elk Creek 052?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.