N Bench RD over West Fork Poplar R 026
FairPosted for loadValley County, Montana · 9M NE Opheim · Structure no. L53336002+00001
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 158 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
N Bench RD over West Fork Poplar R 026 is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying N Bench RD over West Fork Poplar R 026 in Valley County, Montana. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 50 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 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 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 | 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 N Bench RD over West Fork Poplar R 026 built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is N Bench RD over West Fork Poplar R 026 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does N Bench RD over West Fork Poplar R 026 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is N Bench RD over West Fork Poplar R 026?
The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29.1 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns N Bench RD over West Fork Poplar R 026?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.