Forest Road over South Fork Canyon Creek
GoodFlathead County, Montana · Trumbull Creek Area · Structure no. 011007000010918
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2021
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 40
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Forest Road over South Fork Canyon Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Forest Road over South Fork Canyon Creek in Flathead County, Montana. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2045. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 South Fork Canyon Creek built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is Forest Road over South Fork Canyon 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 July 2021.
How much traffic does Forest Road over South Fork Canyon Creek carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (latest count).
How long is Forest Road over South Fork Canyon Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Forest Road over South Fork Canyon Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.