Canyon Creek RD over Canyon Creek
FairFlathead County, Montana · 1st Bridge on Canyon CR · Structure no. 011007000000061
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2021
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5
- 1990 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Canyon Creek RD over Canyon Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Canyon Creek RD over Canyon Creek in Flathead County, Montana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7 by 2045. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 15 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Canyon Creek RD over Canyon Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Canyon Creek RD over Canyon Creek 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 July 2021.
How much traffic does Canyon Creek RD over Canyon Creek carry?
About 5 vehicles per day (1990 count).
How long is Canyon Creek RD over Canyon Creek?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Canyon Creek RD over Canyon Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.