Vandalia RD over Milk River 012
PoorValley County, Montana · N Vandalia · Structure no. L53501002+07001
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 264 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 29
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Vandalia RD over Milk River 012 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vandalia RD over Milk River 012 in Valley County, Montana. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 4 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.
It carries about 29 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2043. The structure is 264 ft (80.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Vandalia RD over Milk River 012 built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Vandalia RD over Milk River 012 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Vandalia RD over Milk River 012 carry?
About 29 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Vandalia RD over Milk River 012?
The structure is 264 ft (80.6 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Vandalia RD over Milk River 012?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.