W Lake RD over Muddy CR Diversion 045
FairSheridan County, Montana · W Edge Medicine Lake · Structure no. L46406000+01001
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 84 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 198
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
W Lake RD over Muddy CR Diversion 045 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying W Lake RD over Muddy CR Diversion 045 in Sheridan County, Montana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 5 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 198 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 208 by 2043. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was W Lake RD over Muddy CR Diversion 045 built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is W Lake RD over Muddy CR Diversion 045 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does W Lake RD over Muddy CR Diversion 045 carry?
About 198 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is W Lake RD over Muddy CR Diversion 045?
The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns W Lake RD over Muddy CR Diversion 045?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.