US Bridges

River Junction/ Sc over Blackfoot River 004

Fair

Powell County, Montana · 6M W Ovando · Structure no. L39354001+00001

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
210 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

River Junction/ Sc over Blackfoot River 004 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying River Junction/ Sc over Blackfoot River 004 in Powell County, Montana. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 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 210 ft (64 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesRiver Junction/ Sc
CrossesBlackfoot River 004
Location6M W Ovando
RouteCounty Highway 39110
StateMontana
Coordinates47.01806, -113.23995
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating48 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 closed24.9 mi (40 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 River Junction/ Sc over Blackfoot River 004 built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is River Junction/ Sc over Blackfoot River 004 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does River Junction/ Sc over Blackfoot River 004 carry?

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

How long is River Junction/ Sc over Blackfoot River 004?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns River Junction/ Sc over Blackfoot River 004?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.