US Bridges

Stevi Cutoff RD over Bitterroot River

Fair

Ravalli County, Montana · 1M NW Stevensville · Structure no. S00269021+00001

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
327 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,573
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stevi Cutoff RD over Bitterroot River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stevi Cutoff RD over Bitterroot River in Ravalli County, Montana. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2002, 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 6 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 327 ft (99.8 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesStevi Cutoff RD
CrossesBitterroot River
Location1M NW Stevensville
RouteState Highway 269
StateMontana
Coordinates46.52086, -114.10794
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating46 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length327 ft (99.8 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 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 closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stevi Cutoff RD over Bitterroot River built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Stevi Cutoff RD over 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 April 2024.

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

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

How long is Stevi Cutoff RD over Bitterroot River?

The structure is 327 ft (99.8 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Stevi Cutoff RD over Bitterroot River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.