US Bridges

20th RD NE over Sep I 15 001

Good

Teton County, Montana · 4M N Dutton · Structure no. L50069002+07001

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
298 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

20th RD NE over Sep I 15 001 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 20th RD NE over Sep I 15 001 in Teton County, Montana. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 298 ft (90.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Carries20th RD NE
CrossesSep I 15 001
Location4M N Dutton
RouteCounty Highway 50069
StateMontana
Coordinates47.89936, -111.71853
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.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length298 ft (90.8 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 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
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 20th RD NE over Sep I 15 001 built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is 20th RD NE over Sep I 15 001 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does 20th RD NE over Sep I 15 001 carry?

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

How long is 20th RD NE over Sep I 15 001?

The structure is 298 ft (90.8 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 20th RD NE over Sep I 15 001?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.