US Bridges

Sullivan Bridge RD over Marias River 030

Fair

Glacier County, Montana · 14M SE Cutbank · Structure no. L18010002+05001

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
283 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sullivan Bridge RD over Marias River 030 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Sullivan Bridge RD over Marias River 030 in Glacier County, Montana. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 5 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

CarriesSullivan Bridge RD
CrossesMarias River 030
Location14M SE Cutbank
RouteCounty Highway 18010
StateMontana
Coordinates48.48671, -112.22601
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length283 ft (86.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2025)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 Sullivan Bridge RD over Marias River 030 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sullivan Bridge RD over Marias River 030 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Sullivan Bridge RD over Marias River 030 carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sullivan Bridge RD over Marias River 030?

The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Sullivan Bridge RD over Marias River 030?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.