US Bridges

Camp Nine RD over ST Mary River 054

Good

Glacier County, Montana · 7M N Babb · Structure no. L18224002+08001

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
218 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Camp Nine RD over ST Mary River 054 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Camp Nine RD over ST Mary River 054 in Glacier County, Montana. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 218 ft (66.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

CarriesCamp Nine RD
CrossesST Mary River 054
Location7M N Babb
RouteCounty Highway 18224
StateMontana
Coordinates48.94342, -113.37114
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating69 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length218 ft (66.5 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2025)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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 Camp Nine RD over ST Mary River 054 built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Camp Nine RD over ST Mary River 054 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Camp Nine RD over ST Mary River 054 carry?

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

How long is Camp Nine RD over ST Mary River 054?

The structure is 218 ft (66.5 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Camp Nine RD over ST Mary River 054?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.