US Bridges

Edwards Road over E Fork Bitterroot River

Good

Ravalli County, Montana · Sula · Structure no. 000000202204162

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Edwards Road over E Fork Bitterroot River is a concrete tee beam carrying Edwards Road over E Fork Bitterroot River in Ravalli County, Montana. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesEdwards Road
CrossesE Fork Bitterroot River
LocationSula
RouteCounty Highway 41650
StateMontana
Coordinates45.84028, -113.97139
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2025)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 Edwards Road over E Fork Bitterroot River built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Edwards Road over E Fork Bitterroot 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Edwards Road over E Fork Bitterroot River carry?

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

How long is Edwards Road over E Fork Bitterroot River?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Edwards Road over E Fork Bitterroot River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.