W Lake RD over Wolf Creek 047
FairSheridan County, Montana · 6M W Medicine Lake · Structure no. L46406005+05001
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 51 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 79
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
W Lake RD over Wolf Creek 047 is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying W Lake RD over Wolf Creek 047 in Sheridan County, Montana. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 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 79 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 83 by 2043. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Wolf Creek 047 built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is W Lake RD over Wolf Creek 047 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 2024.
How much traffic does W Lake RD over Wolf Creek 047 carry?
About 79 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is W Lake RD over Wolf Creek 047?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns W Lake RD over Wolf Creek 047?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.