US Bridges

N Russel Street over Clark Fork River

Good

Missoula County, Montana · Missoula-Russell Street. · Structure no. 000000202007006

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
464 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,274
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Russel Street over Clark Fork River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N Russel Street over Clark Fork River in Missoula County, Montana. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger than the Montana average of 47 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 23,274 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24,438 by 2043. The structure is 464 ft (141.3 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesN Russel Street
CrossesClark Fork River
LocationMissoula-Russell Street.
RouteCity Street 129
CountyMissoula County
StateMontana
Coordinates46.8761, -114.01861
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length464 ft (141.3 m)
Longest span175 ft (53.3 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,274 (2023)
Projected traffic24,438 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N Russel Street over Clark Fork River built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Russel Street over Clark Fork River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does N Russel Street over Clark Fork River carry?

About 23,274 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is N Russel Street over Clark Fork River?

The structure is 464 ft (141.3 m) long with a longest span of 175 ft (53.3 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns N Russel Street over Clark Fork River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.