US Bridges

Diamond Match RD over RR

Fair

Mineral County, Montana · 3M SE Superior · Structure no. S00257003+02161

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
188 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
743
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Diamond Match RD over RR is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Diamond Match RD over RR 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 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 743 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 780 by 2043. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesDiamond Match RD
CrossesRR
Location3M SE Superior
RouteState Highway 257
StateMontana
Coordinates47.15693, -114.85029
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length188 ft (57.3 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic743 (2023)
Projected traffic780 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Diamond Match RD over RR built?

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

What condition is Diamond Match RD over RR 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Diamond Match RD over RR carry?

About 743 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Diamond Match RD over RR?

The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Diamond Match RD over RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.