US Bridges

Harvey RD over Musselshell River 024

Fair

Musselshell County, Montana · 3M SW Melstone · Structure no. L33027000+08281

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harvey RD over Musselshell River 024 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Harvey RD over Musselshell River 024 in Musselshell County, Montana. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger 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 120 ft (36.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

Location

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CarriesHarvey RD
CrossesMusselshell River 024
Location3M SW Melstone
RouteCounty Highway 27
CountyMusselshell County
StateMontana
Coordinates46.57085, -107.90092
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.7 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 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 closed62.1 mi (100 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 Harvey RD over Musselshell River 024 built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harvey RD over Musselshell River 024 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Harvey RD over Musselshell River 024 carry?

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

How long is Harvey RD over Musselshell River 024?

The structure is 120 ft (36.7 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Harvey RD over Musselshell River 024?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.