US Bridges

RD 231 over Libby CR

Good

Lincoln County, Montana · Libby CR · Structure no. 011405000000224

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
99
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

RD 231 over Libby CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RD 231 over Libby CR in Lincoln County, Montana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 99 vehicles a day, projected to reach 148 by 2045. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

CarriesRD 231
CrossesLibby CR
LocationLibby CR
RouteFederal Lands Road 231
StateMontana
Coordinates48.21485, -115.48186
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic99 (—)
Projected traffic148 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RD 231 over Libby CR built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD 231 over Libby CR 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does RD 231 over Libby CR carry?

About 99 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is RD 231 over Libby CR?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns RD 231 over Libby CR?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.