Red Mdw CR Road over Chain Creek
FairFlathead County, Montana · 2 MI E Red Mdw Lake · Structure no. 011007000000070
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 1990 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Red Mdw CR Road over Chain Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Red Mdw CR Road over Chain Creek in Flathead County, Montana. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2045. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Red Mdw CR Road over Chain Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Red Mdw CR Road over Chain 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 2024.
How much traffic does Red Mdw CR Road over Chain Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (1990 count).
How long is Red Mdw CR Road over Chain Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Red Mdw CR Road over Chain Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.