Dent Bridge RD over Teton River 053
GoodChouteau County, Montana · 12M NW Carter · Structure no. L08004011+09001
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 204 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dent Bridge RD over Teton River 053 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dent Bridge RD over Teton River 053 in Chouteau County, Montana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 204 ft (62.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dent Bridge RD over Teton River 053 built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dent Bridge RD over Teton River 053 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Dent Bridge RD over Teton River 053 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Dent Bridge RD over Teton River 053?
The structure is 204 ft (62.1 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Dent Bridge RD over Teton River 053?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.