US Bridges

River RD over Irrigation Ditch 005

PoorClosed to traffic

Treasure County, Montana · 3M W Hysham · Structure no. L52006003+00001

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

River RD over Irrigation Ditch 005 is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying River RD over Irrigation Ditch 005 in Treasure County, Montana. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger than the Montana average of 47 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 17 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 18 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesRiver RD
CrossesIrrigation Ditch 005
Location3M W Hysham
RouteCounty Highway 52014
StateMontana
Coordinates46.2843, -107.29417
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourScour critical; extensive scour has occurred
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating8 US tons
Inventory rating6 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17 (2023)
Projected traffic18 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$129,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was River RD over Irrigation Ditch 005 built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is River RD over Irrigation Ditch 005 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does River RD over Irrigation Ditch 005 carry?

About 17 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is River RD over Irrigation Ditch 005?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns River RD over Irrigation Ditch 005?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.