Bell Crossing over Bitterroot River
FairRavalli County, Montana · 2M NE Victor · Structure no. S00370000+05361
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 408 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,814
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bell Crossing over Bitterroot River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bell Crossing over Bitterroot River in Ravalli County, Montana. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 2,814 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,124 by 2043. The structure is 408 ft (124.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bell Crossing over Bitterroot River built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bell Crossing 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 Bell Crossing over Bitterroot River carry?
About 2,814 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Bell Crossing over Bitterroot River?
The structure is 408 ft (124.5 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Bell Crossing over Bitterroot River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.