Bend RD over Thompson River 040
FairSanders County, Montana · 30M SW Marion · Structure no. L45205000+02001
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 49 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bend RD over Thompson River 040 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bend RD over Thompson River 040 in Sanders County, Montana. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 5 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 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bend RD over Thompson River 040 built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bend RD over Thompson River 040 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 Bend RD over Thompson River 040 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Bend RD over Thompson River 040?
The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Bend RD over Thompson River 040?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.