US Bridges

Duncan District RD over Ruby River 022

Fair

Madison County, Montana · 4M SW Sheridan · Structure no. L29170004+00001

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Duncan District RD over Ruby River 022 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Duncan District RD over Ruby River 022 in Madison County, Montana. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesDuncan District RD
CrossesRuby River 022
Location4M SW Sheridan
RouteCounty Highway 29106
StateMontana
Coordinates45.43381, -112.25747
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 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 closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$201,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Duncan District RD over Ruby River 022 built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Duncan District RD over Ruby River 022 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 2023.

How much traffic does Duncan District RD over Ruby River 022 carry?

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

How long is Duncan District RD over Ruby River 022?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Duncan District RD over Ruby River 022?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.