US Bridges

S 69 over Little Boulder River

Fair

Jefferson County, Montana · 3M SE Boulder · Structure no. 000000000006168

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
96 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
913
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 69 over Little Boulder River is a concrete continuous slab carrying S 69 over Little Boulder River in Jefferson County, Montana. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger 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 6 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 913 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 968 by 2043. The structure is 96 ft (29.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesS 69
CrossesLittle Boulder River
Location3M SE Boulder
RouteState Highway 69
StateMontana
Coordinates46.19754, -112.08644
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length96 ft (29.4 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic913 (2023)
Projected traffic968 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 69 over Little Boulder River built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is S 69 over Little Boulder River 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does S 69 over Little Boulder River carry?

About 913 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is S 69 over Little Boulder River?

The structure is 96 ft (29.4 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns S 69 over Little Boulder River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.