Inside North Fork over Bowman Creek
FairFlathead County, Montana · 2 Mi. N. of Jct. Hwy. 2 & · Structure no. 1430022P0000000
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2017 count
- Owner
- Federal
- National Park Service
About this bridge
Inside North Fork over Bowman Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Inside North Fork over Bowman Creek in Flathead County, Montana. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2037. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Inside North Fork over Bowman Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Inside North Fork over Bowman 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 Inside North Fork over Bowman Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Inside North Fork over Bowman Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Inside North Fork over Bowman Creek?
It is owned by the National Park Service.