US Bridges

Fdr 109 over S Fk Teton River

Good

Teton County, Montana · 3.5 Mi. SW of JCT 144/109 · Structure no. 011501000000011

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
113 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
99
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Fdr 109 over S Fk Teton River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fdr 109 over S Fk Teton River in Teton County, Montana. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 99 vehicles a day, projected to reach 148 by 2045. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

CarriesFdr 109
CrossesS Fk Teton River
Location3.5 Mi. SW of JCT 144/109
RouteFederal Lands Road 109
StateMontana
Coordinates47.87158, -112.66568
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.9 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic99 (—)
Projected traffic148 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Fdr 109 over S Fk Teton River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fdr 109 over S Fk Teton 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 2024.

How much traffic does Fdr 109 over S Fk Teton River carry?

About 99 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is Fdr 109 over S Fk Teton River?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.9 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Fdr 109 over S Fk Teton River?

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