Forest Road over Soldier Creek
GoodFlathead County, Montana · Soldier CR · Structure no. 011004000000025
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 67 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 80
- 1992 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Forest Road over Soldier Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Forest Road over Soldier Creek in Flathead County, Montana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2045. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Forest Road over Soldier Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Forest Road over Soldier Creek 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Forest Road over Soldier Creek carry?
About 80 vehicles per day (1992 count).
How long is Forest Road over Soldier Creek?
The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Forest Road over Soldier Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.