Shields River RD E over Shields River 023
PoorPosted for loadPark County, Montana · 8M NE Livingston · Structure no. L34007000+04001
- Built
- 1923
- 102 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 93 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Shields River RD E over Shields River 023 is a steel truss - thru carrying Shields River RD E over Shields River 023 in Park County, Montana. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 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 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 RD E over Shields River 023 built?
It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.
What condition is Shields River RD E over Shields River 023 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 Shields River RD E over Shields River 023 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Shields River RD E over Shields River 023?
The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Shields River RD E over Shields River 023?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.