New Deal RD over Galpin Coulee 073
FairPosted for loadValley County, Montana · 2M NW Ft Peck · Structure no. L53542002+00001
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 62 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
New Deal RD over Galpin Coulee 073 is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying New Deal RD over Galpin Coulee 073 in Valley County, Montana. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1985, 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 6 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 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was New Deal RD over Galpin Coulee 073 built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is New Deal RD over Galpin Coulee 073 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 New Deal RD over Galpin Coulee 073 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is New Deal RD over Galpin Coulee 073?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns New Deal RD over Galpin Coulee 073?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.