US Bridges

Riverside Ranch RD over Judith River 012

FairPosted for load

Judith Basin County, Montana · 3M W Hobson · Structure no. L23040000+02001

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
83 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riverside Ranch RD over Judith River 012 is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Riverside Ranch RD over Judith River 012 in Judith Basin County, Montana. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 83 ft (25.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRiverside Ranch RD
CrossesJudith River 012
Location3M W Hobson
RouteCounty Highway 23040
StateMontana
Coordinates46.9909, -109.94156
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating17 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length83 ft (25.4 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$149,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Riverside Ranch RD over Judith River 012 built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Riverside Ranch RD over Judith 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Riverside Ranch RD over Judith River 012 carry?

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

How long is Riverside Ranch RD over Judith River 012?

The structure is 83 ft (25.4 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Riverside Ranch RD over Judith River 012?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.