US Bridges

Roe LN over Red Rock River 121

PoorPosted for load

Beaverhead County, Montana · W Red Rock · Structure no. L01239000+05001

Built
1913
112 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roe LN over Red Rock River 121 is a steel truss - thru carrying Roe LN over Red Rock River 121 in Beaverhead County, Montana. It was built in 1913, so it is 112 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 4 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4 by 2043. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRoe LN
CrossesRed Rock River 121
LocationW Red Rock
RouteCounty Highway 1239
StateMontana
Coordinates44.91506, -112.82699
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating9 US tons
Inventory rating7.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4 (2023)
Projected traffic4 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$257,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Roe LN over Red Rock River 121 built?

It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025.

What condition is Roe LN over Red Rock River 121 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Roe LN over Red Rock River 121 carry?

About 4 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Roe LN over Red Rock River 121?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Roe LN over Red Rock River 121?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.