US 87 over Musselshell River
Musselshell County, Montana · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- US 87 over Musselshell River in Musselshell County, Montana, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 2,799 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2023).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 16 of the 28 inventoried bridges in Musselshell County rated good (57.1%); 1 (3.6%) are rated poor.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 274 ft |
| Location | Roundup |
| NBI structure number | P00016047+05501 |
| Condition class | Good |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Montana department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Musselshell County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 87 over Park Coulee | 1995 | 2,548 | Good |
| US 87 over Razor Creek | 1995 | 2,548 | Good |
| US 87 over South Willow Creek | 1976 | 1,223 | Good |
| US 12 over Willow Creek | 1999 | 712 | Fair |
| US 12 over Drainage | 2003 | 480 | Good |
| US 12 over Dean Creek | 1935 | 441 | Fair |
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