US Bridges

Victor Crossing E over Bitterroot River 019

Fair

Ravalli County, Montana · 1M E Victor · Structure no. L41404001+02001

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
211 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
746
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Victor Crossing E over Bitterroot River 019 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Victor Crossing E over Bitterroot River 019 in Ravalli County, Montana. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 211 ft (64.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesVictor Crossing E
CrossesBitterroot River 019
Location1M E Victor
RouteCounty Highway 41693
CountyRavalli County
StateMontana
Coordinates46.41446, -114.12114
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length211 ft (64.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 closed6.8 mi (11 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 E over Bitterroot River 019 built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Victor Crossing E over Bitterroot River 019 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 E over Bitterroot River 019 carry?

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

How long is Victor Crossing E over Bitterroot River 019?

The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Victor Crossing E over Bitterroot River 019?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.