US Bridges

Riverview DR over Clearwater River 084

Fair

Missoula County, Montana · 1M W Seeley Lake · Structure no. L32600000+07001

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riverview DR over Clearwater River 084 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Riverview DR over Clearwater River 084 in Missoula County, Montana. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRiverview DR
CrossesClearwater River 084
Location1M W Seeley Lake
RouteCounty Highway 32600
CountyMissoula County
StateMontana
Coordinates47.16568, -113.49065
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 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length100 ft (30.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2025)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$339,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Riverview DR over Clearwater River 084 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Riverview DR over Clearwater River 084 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Riverview DR over Clearwater River 084 carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Riverview DR over Clearwater River 084?

The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Riverview DR over Clearwater River 084?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.