US Bridges

Westridge RD over Int Bullhead Rd-I 15 008

Fair

Pondera County, Montana · 9M SW Shelby · Structure no. L37115000+05001

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
288 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Westridge RD over Int Bullhead Rd-I 15 008 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Westridge RD over Int Bullhead Rd-I 15 008 in Pondera County, Montana. It was built in 1976, 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 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 288 ft (87.8 m) long and 34 ft wide.

CarriesWestridge RD
CrossesInt Bullhead Rd-I 15 008
Location9M SW Shelby
RouteCounty Highway 37115
StateMontana
Coordinates48.36511, -111.93574
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length288 ft (87.8 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2025)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Westridge RD over Int Bullhead Rd-I 15 008 built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Westridge RD over Int Bullhead Rd-I 15 008 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Westridge RD over Int Bullhead Rd-I 15 008 carry?

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

How long is Westridge RD over Int Bullhead Rd-I 15 008?

The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Westridge RD over Int Bullhead Rd-I 15 008?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.