Whatley RD over Milk River 071
FairValley County, Montana · 7M SE Glasgow · Structure no. L53504000+07001
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old, rebuilt 2014
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 368 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 78
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Whatley RD over Milk River 071 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Whatley RD over Milk River 071 in Valley County, Montana. It was built in 1998 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 27 years old, younger 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.
It carries about 78 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 82 by 2043. The structure is 368 ft (112.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Whatley RD over Milk River 071 built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.
What condition is Whatley RD over Milk River 071 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Whatley RD over Milk River 071 carry?
About 78 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Whatley RD over Milk River 071?
The structure is 368 ft (112.2 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Whatley RD over Milk River 071?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.