US Bridges

Forest Road over Quintonkon Creek

Good

Flathead County, Montana · Road 2806 · Structure no. 011004000001118

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
1992 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Forest Road over Quintonkon Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Forest Road over Quintonkon Creek in Flathead County, Montana. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7 by 2045. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

CarriesForest Road
CrossesQuintonkon Creek
LocationRoad 2806
RouteFederal Lands Road 2806
StateMontana
Coordinates48.0255, -113.70801
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (1992)
Projected traffic7 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Forest Road over Quintonkon Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Forest Road over Quintonkon 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Forest Road over Quintonkon Creek carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (1992 count).

How long is Forest Road over Quintonkon Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Forest Road over Quintonkon Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.