US Bridges

Marsh RD over Drainage

Fair

Dawson County, Montana · 3M S Glendive · Structure no. S00335003+07691

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
93 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
230
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marsh RD over Drainage is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Marsh RD over Drainage in Dawson County, Montana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 230 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 242 by 2043. The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMarsh RD
CrossesDrainage
Location3M S Glendive
RouteState Highway 335
StateMontana
Coordinates47.05725, -104.74058
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.2 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2023)
Projected traffic242 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Marsh RD over Drainage built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marsh RD over Drainage 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Marsh RD over Drainage carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Marsh RD over Drainage?

The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Marsh RD over Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.