US Bridges

Judith River RD over Judith River 012

Good

Fergus County, Montana · 10M W Winifred · Structure no. L14001009+05001

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
226 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Judith River RD over Judith River 012 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Judith River RD over Judith River 012 in Fergus County, Montana. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 13 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14 by 2043. The structure is 226 ft (68.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesJudith River RD
CrossesJudith River 012
Location10M W Winifred
RouteCounty Highway 14001
StateMontana
Coordinates47.55924, -109.58999
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length226 ft (68.8 m)
Longest span151 ft (46 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13 (2023)
Projected traffic14 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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 Judith River RD over Judith River 012 built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Judith River RD over Judith River 012 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Judith River RD over Judith River 012 carry?

About 13 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Judith River RD over Judith River 012?

The structure is 226 ft (68.8 m) long with a longest span of 151 ft (46 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Judith River RD over Judith River 012?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.