Montfort RD over Buffalo Coulee 108
PoorPosted for loadValley County, Montana · 1M S Vandalia · Structure no. L53606001+03001
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 23
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Montfort RD over Buffalo Coulee 108 is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Montfort RD over Buffalo Coulee 108 in Valley County, Montana. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 75 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 23 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 24 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Montfort RD over Buffalo Coulee 108 built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is Montfort RD over Buffalo Coulee 108 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Montfort RD over Buffalo Coulee 108 carry?
About 23 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Montfort RD over Buffalo Coulee 108?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Montfort RD over Buffalo Coulee 108?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.