Cache Creek RD over Middle Fork Cash CR 049
FairPosted for loadValley County, Montana · 12M N Hinsdale · Structure no. L53003005+03001
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cache Creek RD over Middle Fork Cash CR 049 is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cache Creek RD over Middle Fork Cash CR 049 in Valley County, Montana. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Cache Creek RD over Middle Fork Cash CR 049 built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is Cache Creek RD over Middle Fork Cash CR 049 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Cache Creek RD over Middle Fork Cash CR 049 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Cache Creek RD over Middle Fork Cash CR 049?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Cache Creek RD over Middle Fork Cash CR 049?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.