US Bridges

Hubbard LN over Boulder River 031

Fair

Jefferson County, Montana · 4M S Boulder · Structure no. L22304000+03001

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hubbard LN over Boulder River 031 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hubbard LN over Boulder River 031 in Jefferson County, Montana. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 106 ft (32.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesHubbard LN
CrossesBoulder River 031
Location4M S Boulder
RouteCounty Highway 22304
StateMontana
Coordinates46.21115, -112.09178
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.2 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2025)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hubbard LN over Boulder River 031 built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hubbard LN over Boulder River 031 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 Hubbard LN over Boulder River 031 carry?

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

How long is Hubbard LN over Boulder River 031?

The structure is 106 ft (32.2 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Hubbard LN over Boulder River 031?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.