Buffalo Trail over Musselshell River 003
FairPosted for loadGolden Valley County, Montana · 2M E Ryegate · Structure no. L19217000+03001
- Built
- 1915
- 110 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 143 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Buffalo Trail over Musselshell River 003 is a steel truss - thru carrying Buffalo Trail over Musselshell River 003 in Golden Valley County, Montana. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 110 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Buffalo Trail over Musselshell River 003 built?
It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is Buffalo Trail over Musselshell River 003 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Buffalo Trail over Musselshell River 003 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Buffalo Trail over Musselshell River 003?
The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Buffalo Trail over Musselshell River 003?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.