US Bridges

Victor Crossing W over Bitterroot River 021

Fair

Ravalli County, Montana · 1M E Victor · Structure no. L41404000+07001

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
336 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
746
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Victor Crossing W over Bitterroot River 021 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Victor Crossing W over Bitterroot River 021 in Ravalli County, Montana. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 746 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 798 by 2043. The structure is 336 ft (102.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesVictor Crossing W
CrossesBitterroot River 021
Location1M E Victor
RouteCounty Highway 41693
StateMontana
Coordinates46.4147, -114.13275
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length336 ft (102.3 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic746 (2023)
Projected traffic798 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Victor Crossing W over Bitterroot River 021 built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Victor Crossing W over Bitterroot River 021 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Victor Crossing W over Bitterroot River 021 carry?

About 746 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Victor Crossing W over Bitterroot River 021?

The structure is 336 ft (102.3 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Victor Crossing W over Bitterroot River 021?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.