US Bridges

County Road 653 over E Fork Bitterroot R 107

Good

Ravalli County, Montana · 4M NE Sula · Structure no. L41653000+01001

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
309
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 653 over E Fork Bitterroot R 107 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County Road 653 over E Fork Bitterroot R 107 in Ravalli County, Montana. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 309 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 331 by 2043. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 653
CrossesE Fork Bitterroot R 107
Location4M NE Sula
RouteCounty Highway 41653
CountyRavalli County
StateMontana
Coordinates45.85342, -113.9267
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating33.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic309 (2023)
Projected traffic331 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 County Road 653 over E Fork Bitterroot R 107 built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 653 over E Fork Bitterroot R 107 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 653 over E Fork Bitterroot R 107 carry?

About 309 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is County Road 653 over E Fork Bitterroot R 107?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 653 over E Fork Bitterroot R 107?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.