US Bridges

US 89 over Dry Fork Marias River

Good

Pondera County, Montana · 3M SE Dupuyer · Structure no. P00003070+09701

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
97 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
518
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 89 over Dry Fork Marias River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 89 over Dry Fork Marias River in Pondera County, Montana. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 518 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 544 by 2043. The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 64 mi (103 km).

CarriesUS 89
CrossesDry Fork Marias River
Location3M SE Dupuyer
RouteU.S. Route 89
StateMontana
Coordinates48.15567, -112.42902
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length97 ft (29.7 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic518 (2023)
Projected traffic544 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed64 mi (103 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 89 over Dry Fork Marias River built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 89 over Dry Fork Marias River 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US 89 over Dry Fork Marias River carry?

About 518 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 89 over Dry Fork Marias River?

The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US 89 over Dry Fork Marias River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.