US Bridges

Knapp RD over Little Bitterroot Rv 079

Good

Sanders County, Montana · 9M SE Hot Springs · Structure no. L45220001+03001

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
65 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Knapp RD over Little Bitterroot Rv 079 is a concrete continuous slab carrying Knapp RD over Little Bitterroot Rv 079 in Sanders County, Montana. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesKnapp RD
CrossesLittle Bitterroot Rv 079
Location9M SE Hot Springs
RouteCounty Highway 45366
StateMontana
Coordinates47.54489, -114.47337
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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2025)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Knapp RD over Little Bitterroot Rv 079 built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Knapp RD over Little Bitterroot Rv 079 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Knapp RD over Little Bitterroot Rv 079 carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Knapp RD over Little Bitterroot Rv 079?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Knapp RD over Little Bitterroot Rv 079?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.