US Bridges

Tebay LN over Jefferson River 012

Fair

Jefferson County, Montana · 3M W Cardwell · Structure no. L22522001+02001

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
235 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tebay LN over Jefferson River 012 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tebay LN over Jefferson River 012 in Jefferson County, Montana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 193 by 2043. The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesTebay LN
CrossesJefferson River 012
Location3M W Cardwell
RouteCounty Highway 22522
CountyJefferson County
StateMontana
Coordinates45.85628, -112.01361
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length235 ft (71.6 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2023)
Projected traffic193 by 2043
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 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 Tebay LN over Jefferson River 012 built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tebay LN over Jefferson River 012 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Tebay LN over Jefferson River 012 carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Tebay LN over Jefferson River 012?

The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Tebay LN over Jefferson River 012?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.