US Bridges

Primrose LN over Jefferson River Overflow

Fair

Madison County, Montana · 2M E Silverstar · Structure no. S00422001+05001

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
110
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Primrose LN over Jefferson River Overflow is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Primrose LN over Jefferson River Overflow in Madison County, Montana. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 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 36 ft (11 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesPrimrose LN
CrossesJefferson River Overflow
Location2M E Silverstar
RouteCounty Highway 422
StateMontana
Coordinates45.6829, -112.25681
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 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 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 Primrose LN over Jefferson River Overflow built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Primrose LN over Jefferson River Overflow 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Primrose LN over Jefferson River Overflow carry?

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

How long is Primrose LN over Jefferson River Overflow?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Primrose LN over Jefferson River Overflow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.