US Bridges

US 93 FH 19 over E Fork Bitterroot River

Fair

Ravalli County, Montana · 5M SE Conner · Structure no. P00007018+00921

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,099
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 93 FH 19 over E Fork Bitterroot River is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying US 93 FH 19 over E Fork Bitterroot River in Ravalli County, Montana. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 years old, older 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 5 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 1,099 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,154 by 2043. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 78.3 mi (126 km).

CarriesUS 93 FH 19
CrossesE Fork Bitterroot River
Location5M SE Conner
RouteU.S. Route 93
StateMontana
Coordinates45.87587, -114.06114
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,099 (2023)
Projected traffic1,154 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed78.3 mi (126 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 93 FH 19 over E Fork Bitterroot River built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 93 FH 19 over E Fork Bitterroot River 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 2023.

How much traffic does US 93 FH 19 over E Fork Bitterroot River carry?

About 1,099 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 93 FH 19 over E Fork Bitterroot River?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns US 93 FH 19 over E Fork Bitterroot River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.