Big Gulch RD over Little Bitterroot RIV018
GoodSanders County, Montana · 9 M SE Hot Springs · Structure no. L45313009+05001
- Built
- 2014
- 11 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Big Gulch RD over Little Bitterroot RIV018 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Big Gulch RD over Little Bitterroot RIV018 in Sanders County, Montana. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Big Gulch RD over Little Bitterroot RIV018 built?
It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.
What condition is Big Gulch RD over Little Bitterroot RIV018 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 Big Gulch RD over Little Bitterroot RIV018 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Big Gulch RD over Little Bitterroot RIV018?
The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Big Gulch RD over Little Bitterroot RIV018?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.