Shields River RD over Shields River
FairMeagher County, Montana · North Crazies · Structure no. 011104000022086
- Built
- 2016
- 9 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Shields River RD over Shields River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Shields River RD 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 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Shields River RD over Shields River built?
It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.
What condition is Shields River RD over Shields 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Shields River RD over Shields River carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).
How long is Shields River RD over Shields River?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Shields River RD over Shields River?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.