US Bridges

Bronken RD over Int Bronken RD I 15 003

Good

Toole County, Montana · 5M N Shelby · Structure no. L51012000+02001

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
246 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bronken RD over Int Bronken RD I 15 003 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bronken RD over Int Bronken RD I 15 003 in Toole County, Montana. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 61 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 246 ft (75 m) long and 31 ft wide.

CarriesBronken RD
CrossesInt Bronken RD I 15 003
Location5M N Shelby
RouteCounty Highway 51012
StateMontana
Coordinates48.59536, -111.86185
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length246 ft (75 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2025)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Bronken RD over Int Bronken RD I 15 003 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is Bronken RD over Int Bronken RD I 15 003 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 Bronken RD over Int Bronken RD I 15 003 carry?

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

How long is Bronken RD over Int Bronken RD I 15 003?

The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Bronken RD over Int Bronken RD I 15 003?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.