Shields River Road over Shields River
GoodMeagher County, Montana · No Data Entered · Structure no. 011104000022085
- Built
- 2016
- 9 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Shields River Road over Shields River is a concrete slab carrying Shields River Road over Shields River in Meagher County, Montana. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the Montana average of 47 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Shields River Road over Shields River built?
It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.
What condition is Shields River Road over Shields River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Shields River Road over Shields River carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).
How long is Shields River Road over Shields River?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Shields River Road over Shields River?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.