US Bridges

Queens Point RD over Musselshell River 019

Good

Musselshell County, Montana · 6M SW Melstone · Structure no. 000000000003801

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
212 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Queens Point RD over Musselshell River 019 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Queens Point RD over Musselshell River 019 in Musselshell County, Montana. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesQueens Point RD
CrossesMusselshell River 019
Location6M SW Melstone
RouteCounty Highway 33124
StateMontana
Coordinates46.55888, -107.97741
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2025)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Queens Point RD over Musselshell River 019 built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Queens Point RD over Musselshell River 019 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Queens Point RD over Musselshell River 019 carry?

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

How long is Queens Point RD over Musselshell River 019?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Queens Point RD over Musselshell River 019?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.