US Bridges

Stillwater Riv RD over W Fork Stillwater River

Good

Stillwater County, Montana · 1M N Nye · Structure no. S00419021+04001

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
598
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stillwater Riv RD over W Fork Stillwater River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stillwater Riv RD over W Fork Stillwater River in Stillwater County, Montana. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 598 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 628 by 2043. The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

CarriesStillwater Riv RD
CrossesW Fork Stillwater River
Location1M N Nye
RouteState Highway 419
StateMontana
Coordinates45.44426, -109.80884
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length79 ft (24 m)
Longest span79 ft (24 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic598 (2023)
Projected traffic628 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 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 Stillwater Riv RD over W Fork Stillwater River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stillwater Riv RD over W Fork 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Stillwater Riv RD over W Fork Stillwater River carry?

About 598 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Stillwater Riv RD over W Fork Stillwater River?

The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Stillwater Riv RD over W Fork Stillwater River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.