US Bridges

Philbrook RD over Judith River 013

Fair

Judith Basin County, Montana · 4M W Hobson · Structure no. L23007000+03001

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Philbrook RD over Judith River 013 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Philbrook RD over Judith River 013 in Judith Basin County, Montana. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesPhilbrook RD
CrossesJudith River 013
Location4M W Hobson
RouteCounty Highway 23007
StateMontana
Coordinates46.98523, -109.9738
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 closed3.1 mi (5 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 Philbrook RD over Judith River 013 built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Philbrook RD over Judith River 013 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 Philbrook RD over Judith River 013 carry?

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

How long is Philbrook RD over Judith River 013?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Philbrook RD over Judith River 013?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.