US Bridges

Ackley Lake RD over Judith River 009

Good

Judith Basin County, Montana · 1M E Utica · Structure no. L23009000+08001

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ackley Lake RD over Judith River 009 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ackley Lake RD over Judith River 009 in Judith Basin County, Montana. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesAckley Lake RD
CrossesJudith River 009
Location1M E Utica
RouteCounty Highway 23009
StateMontana
Coordinates46.96821, -110.08081
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 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span79 ft (24 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 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 closed14.3 mi (23 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$87,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ackley Lake RD over Judith River 009 built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ackley Lake RD over Judith River 009 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Ackley Lake RD over Judith River 009 carry?

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

How long is Ackley Lake RD over Judith River 009?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Ackley Lake RD over Judith River 009?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.