US Bridges

Old HWY 10 E over ST Regis River 059

Poor

Mineral County, Montana · ST Regis · Structure no. L31179013+02001

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
195 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old HWY 10 E over ST Regis River 059 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old HWY 10 E over ST Regis River 059 in Mineral County, Montana. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 88 years old, older 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 4 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.

It carries about 140 vehicles a day, projected to reach 147 by 2043. The structure is 195 ft (59.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesOld HWY 10 E
CrossesST Regis River 059
LocationST Regis
RouteState Highway 31179
StateMontana
Coordinates47.29626, -115.09642
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length195 ft (59.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2023)
Projected traffic147 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old HWY 10 E over ST Regis River 059 built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Old HWY 10 E over ST Regis River 059 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Old HWY 10 E over ST Regis River 059 carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Old HWY 10 E over ST Regis River 059?

The structure is 195 ft (59.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Old HWY 10 E over ST Regis River 059?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.