Lil Bitterroot RD over Little Bitterroot 074
FairSanders County, Montana · 12M W Ronan · Structure no. L45225006+07001
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 82 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lil Bitterroot RD over Little Bitterroot 074 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Lil Bitterroot RD over Little Bitterroot 074 in Sanders County, Montana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 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 82 ft (25 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lil Bitterroot RD over Little Bitterroot 074 built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lil Bitterroot RD over Little Bitterroot 074 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Lil Bitterroot RD over Little Bitterroot 074 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Lil Bitterroot RD over Little Bitterroot 074?
The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Lil Bitterroot RD over Little Bitterroot 074?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.