US Bridges

Moffat RD over Marias River 011

Good

Liberty County, Montana · 17M S Chester · Structure no. L26006007+03001

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
183 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moffat RD over Marias River 011 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Moffat RD over Marias River 011 in Liberty County, Montana. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesMoffat RD
CrossesMarias River 011
Location17M S Chester
RouteCounty Highway 26006
StateMontana
Coordinates48.26478, -110.99102
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating50 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 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 closed28 mi (45 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Moffat RD over Marias River 011 built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Moffat RD over Marias River 011 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Moffat RD over Marias River 011 carry?

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

How long is Moffat RD over Marias River 011?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Moffat RD over Marias River 011?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.