US Bridges

Hodgson RD over Whitefish River 035

Good

Flathead County, Montana · 7M SE Whitefish · Structure no. L15011002+09001

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
107 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,735
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hodgson RD over Whitefish River 035 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hodgson RD over Whitefish River 035 in Flathead County, Montana. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,735 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,856 by 2043. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesHodgson RD
CrossesWhitefish River 035
Location7M SE Whitefish
RouteCounty Highway 15011
StateMontana
Coordinates48.34177, -114.27386
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,735 (2023)
Projected traffic1,856 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hodgson RD over Whitefish River 035 built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hodgson RD over Whitefish River 035 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Hodgson RD over Whitefish River 035 carry?

About 1,735 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Hodgson RD over Whitefish River 035?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Hodgson RD over Whitefish River 035?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.