US Bridges

Anita Res Acc RD over Anita Dam Spillway

PoorPosted for load

Yellowstone County, Montana · 7.2 MI E-Se of Ballantine · Structure no. MTA-HP-001

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2011 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Reclamation

About this bridge

Anita Res Acc RD over Anita Dam Spillway is a concrete continuous slab carrying Anita Res Acc RD over Anita Dam Spillway in Yellowstone County, Montana. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 years old, older than the Montana average of 47 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesAnita Res Acc RD
CrossesAnita Dam Spillway
Location7.2 MI E-Se of Ballantine
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
StateMontana
Coordinates45.93297, -107.99849
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating6 US tons
Inventory rating4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width13 ft (4.1 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2011)
Projected traffic11 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Reclamation
Maintained byOther Local Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Anita Res Acc RD over Anita Dam Spillway built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is Anita Res Acc RD over Anita Dam Spillway in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Anita Res Acc RD over Anita Dam Spillway carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Anita Res Acc RD over Anita Dam Spillway?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Anita Res Acc RD over Anita Dam Spillway?

It is owned by the Bureau of Reclamation and maintained by the Other Local Agency.