Melstone-Custer RD over Musselshell River 017
GoodMusselshell County, Montana · 1M SE Melstone · Structure no. L33007001+04001
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 154 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 54
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Melstone-Custer RD over Musselshell River 017 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Melstone-Custer RD over Musselshell River 017 in Musselshell County, Montana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 54 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 57 by 2043. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Melstone-Custer RD over Musselshell River 017 built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Melstone-Custer RD over Musselshell River 017 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Melstone-Custer RD over Musselshell River 017 carry?
About 54 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Melstone-Custer RD over Musselshell River 017?
The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Melstone-Custer RD over Musselshell River 017?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.