US Bridges

RD 250 over Trout CR

Fair

Mineral County, Montana · Pierce-Superior · Structure no. 011607000000034

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

RD 250 over Trout CR is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RD 250 over Trout CR in Mineral County, Montana. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 27 ft wide.

CarriesRD 250
CrossesTrout CR
LocationPierce-Superior
RouteFederal Lands Road 250
StateMontana
Coordinates47.007, -114.99044
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadOther
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (—)
Projected traffic75 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RD 250 over Trout CR built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD 250 over Trout CR 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 2023.

How much traffic does RD 250 over Trout CR carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is RD 250 over Trout CR?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns RD 250 over Trout CR?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.