Boy Scout RD over Clearwater River 082
PoorClosed to trafficMissoula County, Montana · 2M NW Seeley Lake · Structure no. L32601002+04001
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 400 ft
- 21 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Boy Scout RD over Clearwater River 082 is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Boy Scout RD over Clearwater River 082 in Missoula County, Montana. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 87 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
Location
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Boy Scout RD over Clearwater River 082 built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is Boy Scout RD over Clearwater River 082 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Boy Scout RD over Clearwater River 082 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Boy Scout RD over Clearwater River 082?
The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Boy Scout RD over Clearwater River 082?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.