US Bridges

Silverbow Lane over Beaverhead River

Good

Madison County, Montana · 8 M W Sheridan · Structure no. 000000202003602

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
139 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
36
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Silverbow Lane over Beaverhead River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Silverbow Lane over Beaverhead River in Madison County, Montana. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 36 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 39 by 2043. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSilverbow Lane
CrossesBeaverhead River
Location8 M W Sheridan
RouteCounty Highway 29104
StateMontana
Coordinates45.47382, -112.36422
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36 (2023)
Projected traffic39 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Silverbow Lane over Beaverhead River built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Silverbow Lane over Beaverhead River 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Silverbow Lane over Beaverhead River carry?

About 36 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Silverbow Lane over Beaverhead River?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Silverbow Lane over Beaverhead River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.