Kelly Rd over Pondera Coulee 019
Pondera County, Montana · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Kelly Rd over Pondera Coulee 019 in Pondera County, Montana, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 100 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2025).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 49 of the 96 inventoried bridges in Pondera County rated good (51.0%); 4 (4.2%) are rated poor.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Timber stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 46 ft |
| Location | 5M NE Conrad |
| NBI structure number | L37108000+09001 |
| Condition class | Good |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Montana department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Pondera County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I 15 over S Pondera Coulee | 1964 | 3,248 | Fair |
| I 15 over RR | 1972 | 1,727 | Good |
| I 15 over RR | 1972 | 1,727 | Good |
| I 15 over Dry Fork Marias River | 1972 | 1,727 | Good |
| I 15 over Dry Fork Marias River | 1972 | 1,727 | Good |
| S 21 over RR | 1972 | 1,725 | Good |
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