US Bridges

US 287 over RR

Good

Broadwater County, Montana · Toston · Structure no. 000000202005331

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
357 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,250
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 287 over RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 287 over RR in Broadwater County, Montana. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 5,250 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,906 by 2043. The structure is 357 ft (108.7 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesUS 287
CrossesRR
LocationToston
RouteU.S. Route 8
StateMontana
Coordinates46.1769, -111.4437
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length357 ft (108.7 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,250 (2023)
Projected traffic5,906 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 287 over RR built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 287 over RR 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 US 287 over RR carry?

About 5,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 287 over RR?

The structure is 357 ft (108.7 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns US 287 over RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.