US Bridges

NFSR 8982 over N Fk Teton River

FairPosted for load

Teton County, Montana · 7 Lazy P · Structure no. 011501000000031

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
100 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

NFSR 8982 over N Fk Teton River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NFSR 8982 over N Fk Teton River in Teton County, Montana. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 58 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

Location

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CarriesNFSR 8982
CrossesN Fk Teton River
Location7 Lazy P
RouteFederal Lands Road 8982
CountyTeton County
StateMontana
Coordinates47.88865, -112.72226
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating17.2 US tons
Inventory rating13.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.1 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (—)
Projected traffic75 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NFSR 8982 over N Fk Teton River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is NFSR 8982 over N Fk Teton River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does NFSR 8982 over N Fk Teton River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is NFSR 8982 over N Fk Teton River?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.1 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns NFSR 8982 over N Fk Teton River?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.