US Bridges

Johnny Ridge RD over Madison River 001

Fair

Madison County, Montana · 7M S Cameron · Structure no. L29092000+07001

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
278 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
417
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Johnny Ridge RD over Madison River 001 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Johnny Ridge RD over Madison River 001 in Madison County, Montana. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 417 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 446 by 2043. The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesJohnny Ridge RD
CrossesMadison River 001
Location7M S Cameron
RouteCounty Highway 29092
StateMontana
Coordinates45.09696, -111.6626
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length278 ft (84.7 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic417 (2023)
Projected traffic446 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Johnny Ridge RD over Madison River 001 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Johnny Ridge RD over Madison River 001 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Johnny Ridge RD over Madison River 001 carry?

About 417 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Johnny Ridge RD over Madison River 001?

The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Johnny Ridge RD over Madison River 001?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.