County Road 128 over Musselshell River 022
PoorPosted for loadMeagher County, Montana · 2M NE Martinsdale · Structure no. L30171000+03001
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 51 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 128 over Musselshell River 022 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 128 over Musselshell River 022 in Meagher County, Montana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Montana average of 47 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 128 over Musselshell River 022 built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 128 over Musselshell River 022 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does County Road 128 over Musselshell River 022 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is County Road 128 over Musselshell River 022?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 128 over Musselshell River 022?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.