US Bridges

300-1 over ST Regis River

Fair

Mineral County, Montana · ST Regis River · Structure no. 011607000001052

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
125 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

300-1 over ST Regis River is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying 300-1 over ST Regis River in Mineral County, Montana. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 5 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 125 ft (38 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

Carries300-1
CrossesST Regis River
LocationST Regis River
RouteFederal Lands Road 300-1
StateMontana
Coordinates47.35822, -115.311
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadRailroad
Structure length125 ft (38 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.8 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (—)
Projected traffic75 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 300-1 over ST Regis River built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is 300-1 over ST Regis 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does 300-1 over ST Regis River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is 300-1 over ST Regis River?

The structure is 125 ft (38 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns 300-1 over ST Regis River?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).