US Bridges

NFSR #144 over North Fork Teton River

Fair

Teton County, Montana · 31 MI Westerly of Choteau · Structure no. 011501000000089

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
100 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
65
2003 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

NFSR #144 over North Fork Teton River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NFSR #144 over North Fork 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 97 by 2045. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

CarriesNFSR #144
CrossesNorth Fork Teton River
Location31 MI Westerly of Choteau
RouteFederal Lands Road 144
StateMontana
Coordinates47.92541, -112.76918
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.3 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.1 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2003)
Projected traffic97 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 NFSR #144 over North Fork Teton River built?

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

What condition is NFSR #144 over North Fork Teton 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does NFSR #144 over North Fork Teton River carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is NFSR #144 over North Fork Teton River?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.1 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns NFSR #144 over North Fork Teton River?

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