US Bridges

Anderson RD over Shields River 014

FairPosted for load

Park County, Montana · 10M NE Wilsall · Structure no. L34050000+01001

Built
1979
46 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Anderson RD over Shields River 014 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Anderson RD over Shields River 014 in Park County, Montana. It was built in 1979 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. 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 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesAnderson RD
CrossesShields River 014
Location10M NE Wilsall
RouteCounty Highway 34050
StateMontana
Coordinates46.14551, -110.59686
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 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 closed123.7 mi (199 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 Anderson RD over Shields River 014 built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Anderson RD over Shields River 014 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 Anderson RD over Shields River 014 carry?

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

How long is Anderson RD over Shields River 014?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Anderson RD over Shields River 014?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.