US Bridges

US 310 over RR

Fair

Carbon County, Montana · 16M SE Bridger · Structure no. P00004012+00631

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
243 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,504
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 310 over RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 310 over RR in Carbon County, Montana. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 1,504 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,579 by 2043. The structure is 243 ft (74 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesUS 310
CrossesRR
Location16M SE Bridger
RouteU.S. Route 310
StateMontana
Coordinates45.13135, -108.76766
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length243 ft (74 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,504 (2023)
Projected traffic1,579 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 310 over RR built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 310 over RR 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 310 over RR carry?

About 1,504 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 310 over RR?

The structure is 243 ft (74 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US 310 over RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.