US Bridges

Convict Grade RD over Sheilds River

Good

Park County, Montana · 6M NE of Livingston · Structure no. 000000201903819

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
106 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Convict Grade RD over Sheilds River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Convict Grade RD over Sheilds River in Park County, Montana. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 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 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

CarriesConvict Grade RD
CrossesSheilds River
Location6M NE of Livingston
RouteCounty Highway 34010
StateMontana
Coordinates45.72623, -110.46284
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 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 closed34.8 mi (56 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 Convict Grade RD over Sheilds River built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Convict Grade RD over Sheilds River 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 Convict Grade RD over Sheilds River carry?

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

How long is Convict Grade RD over Sheilds River?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Convict Grade RD over Sheilds River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.