US Bridges

Stevi Cutoff RD over Bitterroot River Overflo

Fair

Ravalli County, Montana · 1M NW Stevensville · Structure no. S00269020+08001

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
76 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,573
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stevi Cutoff RD over Bitterroot River Overflo is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stevi Cutoff RD over Bitterroot River Overflo in Ravalli County, Montana. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 8,573 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,002 by 2043. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesStevi Cutoff RD
CrossesBitterroot River Overflo
Location1M NW Stevensville
RouteState Highway 269
CountyRavalli County
StateMontana
Coordinates46.51954, -114.10489
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,573 (2023)
Projected traffic9,002 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$188,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stevi Cutoff RD over Bitterroot River Overflo built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stevi Cutoff RD over Bitterroot River Overflo 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Stevi Cutoff RD over Bitterroot River Overflo carry?

About 8,573 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Stevi Cutoff RD over Bitterroot River Overflo?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Stevi Cutoff RD over Bitterroot River Overflo?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.