US Bridges

Route 362 over W F Bitterroot

Fair

Ravalli County, Montana · No Data Entered · Structure no. 010304000000061

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
163 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
1984 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Route 362 over W F Bitterroot is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 362 over W F Bitterroot in Ravalli County, Montana. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2045. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 17 ft wide.

CarriesRoute 362
CrossesW F Bitterroot
LocationNo Data Entered
RouteFederal Lands Road 362
StateMontana
Coordinates45.71792, -114.28022
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.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating29.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (1984)
Projected traffic30 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 362 over W F Bitterroot built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 362 over W F Bitterroot 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Route 362 over W F Bitterroot carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (1984 count).

How long is Route 362 over W F Bitterroot?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Route 362 over W F Bitterroot?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.