US Bridges

Pn Bridge RD over Missouri River

Fair

Chouteau County, Montana · 25M NW Winifred · Structure no. S00236049+04631

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
904 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
39
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pn Bridge RD over Missouri River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pn Bridge RD over Missouri River in Chouteau County, Montana. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 39 vehicles a day, projected to reach 41 by 2043. The structure is 904 ft (275.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesPn Bridge RD
CrossesMissouri River
Location25M NW Winifred
RouteCounty Highway 236
StateMontana
Coordinates47.73859, -109.62568
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length904 ft (275.5 m)
Longest span207 ft (63.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39 (2023)
Projected traffic41 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Pn Bridge RD over Missouri River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pn Bridge RD over Missouri River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Pn Bridge RD over Missouri River carry?

About 39 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Pn Bridge RD over Missouri River?

The structure is 904 ft (275.5 m) long with a longest span of 207 ft (63.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Pn Bridge RD over Missouri River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.