US Bridges

Bellview RD over Teton River 061

Fair

Teton County, Montana · 2M SW Choteau · Structure no. L50006000+03001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bellview RD over Teton River 061 is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Bellview RD over Teton River 061 in Teton County, Montana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesBellview RD
CrossesTeton River 061
Location2M SW Choteau
RouteCounty Highway 50206
StateMontana
Coordinates47.79899, -112.19607
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 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 closed123.7 mi (199 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 Bellview RD over Teton River 061 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bellview RD over Teton River 061 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Bellview RD over Teton River 061 carry?

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

How long is Bellview RD over Teton River 061?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Bellview RD over Teton River 061?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.