Shields River Road over Shields River
GoodPark County, Montana · Shields - N. Crazies · Structure no. 011102000000099
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 73 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 1975 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Shields River Road over Shields River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Shields River Road over Shields River in Park County, Montana. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 49 years old, older 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Shields River Road over Shields River built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.
What condition is Shields River Road over Shields 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Shields River Road over Shields River carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (1975 count).
How long is Shields River Road over Shields River?
The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Shields River Road over Shields River?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.