US Bridges

8th LN NE over Teton River 049

Good

Teton County, Montana · 2M SW Collins · Structure no. L50061001+04001

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
141 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

8th LN NE over Teton River 049 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 8th LN NE over Teton River 049 in Teton County, Montana. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Carries8th LN NE
CrossesTeton River 049
Location2M SW Collins
RouteCounty Highway 50061
StateMontana
Coordinates47.91759, -111.81989
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating29.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 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 closed23 mi (37 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 8th LN NE over Teton River 049 built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is 8th LN NE over Teton River 049 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does 8th LN NE over Teton River 049 carry?

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

How long is 8th LN NE over Teton River 049?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 8th LN NE over Teton River 049?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.