US Bridges

Cushman RD over Musselshell River 015

Good

Golden Valley County, Montana · 1M NE Cushman · Structure no. L19203026+02001

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
117 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cushman RD over Musselshell River 015 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cushman RD over Musselshell River 015 in Golden Valley County, Montana. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 27 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 28 by 2043. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCushman RD
CrossesMusselshell River 015
Location1M NE Cushman
RouteCounty Highway 19203
StateMontana
Coordinates46.29921, -109.03594
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27 (2023)
Projected traffic28 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$180,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cushman RD over Musselshell River 015 built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cushman RD over Musselshell River 015 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Cushman RD over Musselshell River 015 carry?

About 27 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Cushman RD over Musselshell River 015?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Cushman RD over Musselshell River 015?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.