US Bridges

Victor Crossing E over Bitterroot River 017

Poor

Ravalli County, Montana · 2M E Victor · Structure no. L41404002+00001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
746
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Victor Crossing E over Bitterroot River 017 is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Victor Crossing E over Bitterroot River 017 in Ravalli County, Montana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Montana average of 47 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 746 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 798 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 30 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 017
Location2M E Victor
RouteCounty Highway 41693
CountyRavalli County
StateMontana
Coordinates46.41576, -114.10664
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 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 017 built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Victor Crossing E over Bitterroot River 017 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Victor Crossing E over Bitterroot River 017 carry?

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

How long is Victor Crossing E over Bitterroot River 017?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Victor Crossing E over Bitterroot River 017?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.