US Bridges

Johnson Bridge RD over Stillwater River

Good

Stillwater County, Montana · 2M NW Absarokee · Structure no. 000000202104474

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
156 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
201
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Johnson Bridge RD over Stillwater River is a steel truss - thru carrying Johnson Bridge RD over Stillwater River in Stillwater County, Montana. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 201 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 211 by 2043. The structure is 156 ft (47.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesJohnson Bridge RD
CrossesStillwater River
Location2M NW Absarokee
RouteCounty Highway 48249
StateMontana
Coordinates45.5285, -109.46948
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length156 ft (47.6 m)
Longest span153 ft (46.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic201 (2023)
Projected traffic211 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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Johnson Bridge RD over Stillwater River built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Johnson Bridge RD over Stillwater River 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Johnson Bridge RD over Stillwater River carry?

About 201 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Johnson Bridge RD over Stillwater River?

The structure is 156 ft (47.6 m) long with a longest span of 153 ft (46.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Johnson Bridge RD over Stillwater River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.