US Bridges

Willoughby LN over Supply Ditch 085

Good

Ravalli County, Montana · 4M S Stevensville · Structure no. L41311001+02001

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
641
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Willoughby LN over Supply Ditch 085 is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Willoughby LN over Supply Ditch 085 in Ravalli County, Montana. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 641 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 686 by 2043. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWilloughby LN
CrossesSupply Ditch 085
Location4M S Stevensville
RouteCounty Highway 41311
StateMontana
Coordinates46.44521, -114.07124
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic641 (2023)
Projected traffic686 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$84,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Willoughby LN over Supply Ditch 085 built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Willoughby LN over Supply Ditch 085 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Willoughby LN over Supply Ditch 085 carry?

About 641 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Willoughby LN over Supply Ditch 085?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Willoughby LN over Supply Ditch 085?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.