US Bridges

Jocko Canyon RD over Jocko River 013

Good

Lake County, Montana · 9M E Arlee · Structure no. L24339005+07001

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jocko Canyon RD over Jocko River 013 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jocko Canyon RD over Jocko River 013 in Lake County, Montana. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 95 years old, older 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 79 ft (24 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

CarriesJocko Canyon RD
CrossesJocko River 013
Location9M E Arlee
RouteCounty Highway 24400
StateMontana
Coordinates47.20105, -113.91763
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length79 ft (24 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.7 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 closed49.7 mi (80 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 013 built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Jocko Canyon RD over Jocko River 013 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Jocko Canyon RD over Jocko River 013 carry?

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

How long is Jocko Canyon RD over Jocko River 013?

The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Jocko Canyon RD over Jocko River 013?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.