Harvey RD over Musselshell River 018
PoorPosted for loadMusselshell County, Montana · 3M SW Melstone · Structure no. L33027001+02001
- Built
- 1916
- 109 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 143 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Harvey RD over Musselshell River 018 is a steel truss - thru carrying Harvey RD over Musselshell River 018 in Musselshell County, Montana. It was built in 1916, so it is 109 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Harvey RD over Musselshell River 018 built?
It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025.
What condition is Harvey RD over Musselshell River 018 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Harvey RD over Musselshell River 018 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Harvey RD over Musselshell River 018?
The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Harvey RD over Musselshell River 018?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.