US Bridges

US 89 over RR

Good

Cascade County, Montana · Vaughn · Structure no. P00003000+02371

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
230 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,732
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 89 over RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 89 over RR in Cascade County, Montana. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 5,732 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,019 by 2043. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 km).

CarriesUS 89
CrossesRR
LocationVaughn
RouteU.S. Route 89
StateMontana
Coordinates47.5602, -111.53934
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 2023
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 rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width62 ft (19 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,732 (2023)
Projected traffic6,019 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed42.9 mi (69 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 89 over RR built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 89 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 2023.

How much traffic does US 89 over RR carry?

About 5,732 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 89 over RR?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns US 89 over RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.