US Bridges

Eastside HWY over Etna Ditch

Good

Ravalli County, Montana · 8M S Stevensville · Structure no. S00269011+07841

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,654
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eastside HWY over Etna Ditch is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Eastside HWY over Etna Ditch in Ravalli County, Montana. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 3,654 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,837 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesEastside HWY
CrossesEtna Ditch
Location8M S Stevensville
RouteState Highway 269
StateMontana
Coordinates46.39398, -114.10166
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,654 (2023)
Projected traffic3,837 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$66,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Eastside HWY over Etna Ditch built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eastside HWY over Etna Ditch 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Eastside HWY over Etna Ditch carry?

About 3,654 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Eastside HWY over Etna Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Eastside HWY over Etna Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.