US Bridges

Primrose LN over Jefferson River

Fair

Madison County, Montana · Silver Star · Structure no. S00422000+01001

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
225 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Primrose LN over Jefferson River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Primrose LN over Jefferson River 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 116 by 2043. The structure is 225 ft (68.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesPrimrose LN
CrossesJefferson River
LocationSilver Star
RouteCounty Highway 422
StateMontana
Coordinates45.68615, -112.28386
Functional classRural Major 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length225 ft (68.5 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2023)
Projected traffic116 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Primrose LN over Jefferson River built?

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

What condition is Primrose LN over Jefferson River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Primrose LN over Jefferson River carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Primrose LN over Jefferson River?

The structure is 225 ft (68.5 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Primrose LN over Jefferson River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.