US Bridges

Jocko Canyon RD over Jocko River 012

Fair

Lake County, Montana · 7M E Arlee · Structure no. L24339003+07001

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jocko Canyon RD over Jocko River 012 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Jocko Canyon RD over Jocko River 012 in Lake County, Montana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 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 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesJocko Canyon RD
CrossesJocko River 012
Location7M E Arlee
RouteCounty Highway 24400
StateMontana
Coordinates47.18265, -113.94883
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 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 closed19.9 mi (32 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 Jocko Canyon RD over Jocko River 012 built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jocko Canyon RD over Jocko 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Jocko Canyon RD over Jocko River 012 carry?

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

How long is Jocko Canyon RD over Jocko River 012?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Jocko Canyon RD over Jocko River 012?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.