US Bridges

Ennis Lake RD over Madison River 032

Fair

Madison County, Montana · 4M E Mcallister · Structure no. L29122004+01001

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
318 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
318
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ennis Lake RD over Madison River 032 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ennis Lake RD over Madison River 032 in Madison County, Montana. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 318 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 340 by 2043. The structure is 318 ft (96.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesEnnis Lake RD
CrossesMadison River 032
Location4M E Mcallister
RouteCounty Highway 29201
StateMontana
Coordinates45.45111, -111.65768
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length318 ft (96.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (23 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic318 (2023)
Projected traffic340 by 2043
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ennis Lake RD over Madison River 032 built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ennis Lake RD over Madison River 032 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Ennis Lake RD over Madison River 032 carry?

About 318 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ennis Lake RD over Madison River 032?

The structure is 318 ft (96.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (23 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Ennis Lake RD over Madison River 032?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.