Bridge RD over Musselshell River 001
FairPosted for loadRosebud County, Montana · 15M NW Sumatra · Structure no. L44118003+01001
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1960
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 140 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bridge RD over Musselshell River 001 is a steel truss - thru carrying Bridge RD over Musselshell River 001 in Rosebud County, Montana. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 95 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 140 ft (42.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bridge RD over Musselshell River 001 built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.
What condition is Bridge RD over Musselshell River 001 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Bridge RD over Musselshell River 001 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Bridge RD over Musselshell River 001?
The structure is 140 ft (42.8 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Bridge RD over Musselshell River 001?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.