US Bridges

N Fort Shaw RD over Sun River 063

Good

Cascade County, Montana · Fort Shaw · Structure no. L07006000+06001

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
274 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Fort Shaw RD over Sun River 063 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N Fort Shaw RD over Sun River 063 in Cascade County, Montana. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 274 ft (83.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesN Fort Shaw RD
CrossesSun River 063
LocationFort Shaw
RouteCounty Highway 7006
StateMontana
Coordinates47.51287, -111.81598
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length274 ft (83.5 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 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 closed24.9 mi (40 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 N Fort Shaw RD over Sun River 063 built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Fort Shaw RD over Sun River 063 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 2023.

How much traffic does N Fort Shaw RD over Sun River 063 carry?

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

How long is N Fort Shaw RD over Sun River 063?

The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns N Fort Shaw RD over Sun River 063?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.