Forest Road over Spotted Bear River
FairFlathead County, Montana · Spotted Bear Ranger Sta. · Structure no. 011004000000093
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 154 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 130
- 1990 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Forest Road over Spotted Bear River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Forest Road over Spotted Bear River in Flathead County, Montana. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Montana average of 47 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 130 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 195 by 2045. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Forest Road over Spotted Bear River built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is Forest Road over Spotted Bear River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does Forest Road over Spotted Bear River carry?
About 130 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Forest Road over Spotted Bear River?
The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Forest Road over Spotted Bear River?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.