Shields River RD over Shields River 010
FairPark County, Montana · 4M NE Wilsall · Structure no. L34001003+09001
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 71 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Shields River RD over Shields River 010 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Shields River RD over Shields River 010 in Park County, Montana. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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 71 ft (21.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Shields River RD over Shields River 010 built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is Shields River RD over Shields River 010 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Shields River RD over Shields River 010 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Shields River RD over Shields River 010?
The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Shields River RD over Shields River 010?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.