US Bridges

S Barber RD over Musselshell River 023

Good

Golden Valley County, Montana · Barber-S Barber RD · Structure no. L19201024+00001

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
121 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
49
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Barber RD over Musselshell River 023 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying S Barber RD over Musselshell River 023 in Golden Valley County, Montana. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 49 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 52 by 2043. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesS Barber RD
CrossesMusselshell River 023
LocationBarber-S Barber RD
RouteCounty Highway 19201
StateMontana
Coordinates46.30843, -109.38531
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionJuly 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (2023)
Projected traffic52 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 S Barber RD over Musselshell River 023 built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Barber RD over Musselshell River 023 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does S Barber RD over Musselshell River 023 carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is S Barber RD over Musselshell River 023?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns S Barber RD over Musselshell River 023?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.