US Bridges

Quaintance LN over Boulder Ditch 029

Good

Jefferson County, Montana · 13M SE Boulder · Structure no. L22308006+05001

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Quaintance LN over Boulder Ditch 029 is a concrete slab carrying Quaintance LN over Boulder Ditch 029 in Jefferson County, Montana. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesQuaintance LN
CrossesBoulder Ditch 029
Location13M SE Boulder
RouteCounty Highway 22308
StateMontana
Coordinates46.10901, -111.92278
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionSeptember 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2025)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$104,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Quaintance LN over Boulder Ditch 029 built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Quaintance LN over Boulder Ditch 029 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Quaintance LN over Boulder Ditch 029 carry?

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

How long is Quaintance LN over Boulder Ditch 029?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Quaintance LN over Boulder Ditch 029?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.