US Bridges

Route 108 over Sun River

Fair

Teton County, Montana · Sun River · Structure no. 011501000000009

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
215 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
113
1991 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Route 108 over Sun River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 108 over Sun River in Teton County, Montana. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 58 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 113 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 169 by 2045. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

CarriesRoute 108
CrossesSun River
LocationSun River
RouteFederal Lands Road 108
StateMontana
Coordinates47.60719, -112.75336
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic113 (1991)
Projected traffic169 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 108 over Sun River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Route 108 over Sun 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Route 108 over Sun River carry?

About 113 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Route 108 over Sun River?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Route 108 over Sun River?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.