US Bridges

S Boulder RD over UPR S Boulder River 055

Fair

Madison County, Montana · 4M S Jefferson Island · Structure no. L29062003+07001

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Boulder RD over UPR S Boulder River 055 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying S Boulder RD over UPR S Boulder River 055 in Madison County, Montana. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 6 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 46 ft (14.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesS Boulder RD
CrossesUPR S Boulder River 055
Location4M S Jefferson Island
RouteCounty Highway 29005
StateMontana
Coordinates45.75999, -111.95971
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14.1 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 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 closed16.8 mi (27 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 S Boulder RD over UPR S Boulder River 055 built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Boulder RD over UPR S Boulder River 055 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does S Boulder RD over UPR S Boulder River 055 carry?

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

How long is S Boulder RD over UPR S Boulder River 055?

The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns S Boulder RD over UPR S Boulder River 055?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.