US Bridges

N Stillwater RD over Stillwater River 021

Good

Stillwater County, Montana · 2M NE Absarokee · Structure no. L48132000+01001

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
181 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Stillwater RD over Stillwater River 021 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N Stillwater RD over Stillwater River 021 in Stillwater County, Montana. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesN Stillwater RD
CrossesStillwater River 021
Location2M NE Absarokee
RouteCounty Highway 48213
StateMontana
Coordinates45.53701, -109.42239
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length181 ft (55.2 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2025)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks3%
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 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 N Stillwater RD over Stillwater River 021 built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Stillwater RD over Stillwater River 021 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does N Stillwater RD over Stillwater River 021 carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is N Stillwater RD over Stillwater River 021?

The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns N Stillwater RD over Stillwater River 021?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.