Aitken RD over Milk River 081
FairValley County, Montana · SW Glasgow · Structure no. L53578000+05001
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 231 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Aitken RD over Milk River 081 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Aitken RD over Milk River 081 in Valley County, Montana. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 231 ft (70.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Aitken RD over Milk River 081 built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Aitken RD over Milk River 081 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 Aitken RD over Milk River 081 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Aitken RD over Milk River 081?
The structure is 231 ft (70.3 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Aitken RD over Milk River 081?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.