Going-To-The-Sun R over Dry Ravine
FairFlathead County, Montana · 31 Miles Northeast of U.S · Structure no. 1430038P0000000
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old, rebuilt 2005
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 62 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,942
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Federal
- National Park Service
About this bridge
Going-To-The-Sun R over Dry Ravine is a concrete arch - deck carrying Going-To-The-Sun R over Dry Ravine in Flathead County, Montana. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 91 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 1,942 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,330 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Going-To-The-Sun R over Dry Ravine built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.
What condition is Going-To-The-Sun R over Dry Ravine 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 Going-To-The-Sun R over Dry Ravine carry?
About 1,942 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Going-To-The-Sun R over Dry Ravine?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Going-To-The-Sun R over Dry Ravine?
It is owned by the National Park Service.