US 287 over Teton River
Teton County, Montana · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- US 287 over Teton River in Teton County, Montana, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the substructure, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 532 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2023).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 45 of the 82 inventoried bridges in Teton County rated fair (54.9%); 3 (3.7%) are rated poor.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 8 | Very good condition |
| Substructure | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 184 ft |
| Location | 1M S Choteau |
| NBI structure number | P00009063+05051 |
| Condition class | Fair |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Montana department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Teton County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I 15 over Sep 9TH Rd NE | 1972 | 1,969 | Good |
| I 15 over Sep 9TH Rd NE | 1972 | 1,969 | Good |
| US 89 over Greenfields South Canal | 1983 | 1,798 | Good |
| US 89 over Greenfields Main Canal | 1983 | 1,798 | Good |
| I 15 over Int Main St | 1976 | 1,703 | Fair |
| I 15 over Int Main St | 1976 | 1,703 | Fair |
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