5th AVE S over Clark Fork 085

Fair Condition51 years old100 vehicles/day

Location

StateMontana
CountySanders
Location1m SW Plains
Carries5th AVE S
CrossesClark Fork 085
Coordinates47.45458, -114.89354

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length979.7 ft (298.6 m)
Max Span148.0 ft (45.1 m)
Deck Width27.9 ft (8.5 m)
Deck Area2538.1 sq m
Main Spans7
Year Built1975

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic100 (2025)
Truck Traffic3%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection823
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure NumberL45139000+02001