US Bridges

Lil Thompson R RD over Little Thompson Riv 091

Fair

Sanders County, Montana · 19M N Plains · Structure no. L45108015+03001

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
41
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lil Thompson R RD over Little Thompson Riv 091 is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Lil Thompson R RD over Little Thompson Riv 091 in Sanders County, Montana. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 41 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 44 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 41 mi (66 km).

CarriesLil Thompson R RD
CrossesLittle Thompson Riv 091
Location19M N Plains
RouteCounty Highway 45101
StateMontana
Coordinates47.68609, -114.99861
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41 (2023)
Projected traffic44 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed41 mi (66 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lil Thompson R RD over Little Thompson Riv 091 built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lil Thompson R RD over Little Thompson Riv 091 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Lil Thompson R RD over Little Thompson Riv 091 carry?

About 41 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Lil Thompson R RD over Little Thompson Riv 091?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Lil Thompson R RD over Little Thompson Riv 091?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.