US Bridges

Far West RD over Little Bitterroot 060

Fair

Sanders County, Montana · 13M N Camas · Structure no. L45341000+03001

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Far West RD over Little Bitterroot 060 is a wood or timber slab carrying Far West RD over Little Bitterroot 060 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 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 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesFar West RD
CrossesLittle Bitterroot 060
Location13M N Camas
RouteCounty Highway 45341
StateMontana
Coordinates47.80065, -114.6499
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 closed11.8 mi (19 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 Far West RD over Little Bitterroot 060 built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Far West RD over Little Bitterroot 060 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Far West RD over Little Bitterroot 060 carry?

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

How long is Far West RD over Little Bitterroot 060?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Far West RD over Little Bitterroot 060?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.