US Bridges

Carmichael Road over South Boulder River

Fair

Madison County, Montana · 9.5M S Jefferson Island · Structure no. 000000000007085

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carmichael Road over South Boulder River is a concrete slab carrying Carmichael Road over South Boulder River in Madison County, Montana. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesCarmichael Road
CrossesSouth Boulder River
Location9.5M S Jefferson Island
RouteCounty Highway 29970
StateMontana
Coordinates45.72844, -111.97217
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation*: *
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating—
Inventory rating—

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Carmichael Road over South Boulder River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carmichael Road over South Boulder River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Carmichael Road over South Boulder River carry?

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

How long is Carmichael Road over South Boulder River?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Carmichael Road over South Boulder River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.