US Bridges

Noxon Ave E over Cabinet Gorge Resv 047

PoorPosted for load

Sanders County, Montana · Noxon · Structure no. L45260000+01001

Built
1922
103 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
600 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Noxon Ave E over Cabinet Gorge Resv 047 is a steel truss - thru carrying Noxon Ave E over Cabinet Gorge Resv 047 in Sanders County, Montana. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 103 years old, older than the Montana average of 47 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 600 ft (182.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

CarriesNoxon Ave E
CrossesCabinet Gorge Resv 047
LocationNoxon
RouteCounty Highway 45020
StateMontana
Coordinates47.99606, -115.76516
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length600 ft (182.8 m)
Longest span198 ft (60.3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck12 ft (3.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2025)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$930,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Noxon Ave E over Cabinet Gorge Resv 047 built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Noxon Ave E over Cabinet Gorge Resv 047 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Noxon Ave E over Cabinet Gorge Resv 047 carry?

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

How long is Noxon Ave E over Cabinet Gorge Resv 047?

The structure is 600 ft (182.8 m) long with a longest span of 198 ft (60.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Noxon Ave E over Cabinet Gorge Resv 047?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.