US Bridges

Old Shelby RD over Dry Fk Marias River 013

Good

Pondera County, Montana · 3M NE Conrad · Structure no. L37101003+00001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
134 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
79
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Shelby RD over Dry Fk Marias River 013 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Shelby RD over Dry Fk Marias River 013 in Pondera County, Montana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 79 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 83 by 2043. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesOld Shelby RD
CrossesDry Fk Marias River 013
Location3M NE Conrad
RouteCounty Highway 37101
StateMontana
Coordinates48.21579, -111.91793
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic79 (2023)
Projected traffic83 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Old Shelby RD over Dry Fk Marias River 013 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Shelby RD over Dry Fk Marias River 013 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Old Shelby RD over Dry Fk Marias River 013 carry?

About 79 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Old Shelby RD over Dry Fk Marias River 013?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Old Shelby RD over Dry Fk Marias River 013?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.