US Bridges

Van Houten Road over Pioneer CR

Fair

Beaverhead County, Montana · Pioneer CR · Structure no. 010203000000043

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Van Houten Road over Pioneer CR is a prestressed concrete other carrying Van Houten Road over Pioneer CR in Beaverhead County, Montana. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 37 by 2045. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesVan Houten Road
CrossesPioneer CR
LocationPioneer CR
RouteFederal Lands Road 181
CountyBeaverhead County
StateMontana
Coordinates45.24091, -113.48584
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (—)
Projected traffic37 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Van Houten Road over Pioneer CR built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Van Houten Road over Pioneer CR 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Van Houten Road over Pioneer CR carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is Van Houten Road over Pioneer CR?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Van Houten Road over Pioneer CR?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.