US Bridges

Fish Creek Campgro over Fish Creek

Fair

Flathead County, Montana · 2 Miles North of U.S. Rou · Structure no. 1430007P0000000

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
63 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2017 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Fish Creek Campgro over Fish Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fish Creek Campgro over Fish Creek in Flathead County, Montana. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2037. The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesFish Creek Campgro
CrossesFish Creek
Location2 Miles North of U.S. Rou
RouteFederal Lands Road 15999
CountyFlathead County
StateMontana
Coordinates48.54967, -113.98525
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length63 ft (19.1 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2017)
Projected traffic200 by 2037
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNational Park Service
Maintained byNational Park Service
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$251,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fish Creek Campgro over Fish Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fish Creek Campgro over Fish 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Fish Creek Campgro over Fish Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Fish Creek Campgro over Fish Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Fish Creek Campgro over Fish Creek?

It is owned by the National Park Service.