US Bridges

W Park ST over Beaverhead River 005

Good

Beaverhead County, Montana · 1M W Dillon · Structure no. L01017008+08001

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
103 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Park ST over Beaverhead River 005 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W Park ST over Beaverhead River 005 in Beaverhead County, Montana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Montana average of 47 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesW Park ST
CrossesBeaverhead River 005
Location1M W Dillon
RouteCounty Highway 1017
StateMontana
Coordinates45.21693, -112.66035
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2025)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W Park ST over Beaverhead River 005 built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Park ST over Beaverhead River 005 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does W Park ST over Beaverhead River 005 carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is W Park ST over Beaverhead River 005?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns W Park ST over Beaverhead River 005?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.