US Bridges

Rose Crossing over Whitefish River 091

Good

Flathead County, Montana · 2M NW Evergreen · Structure no. L15080000+06001

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rose Crossing over Whitefish River 091 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Rose Crossing over Whitefish River 091 in Flathead County, Montana. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRose Crossing
CrossesWhitefish River 091
Location2M NW Evergreen
RouteCounty Highway 15080
StateMontana
Coordinates48.25649, -114.28714
Functional classRural Local

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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2025)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Rose Crossing over Whitefish River 091 built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rose Crossing over Whitefish River 091 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 Rose Crossing over Whitefish River 091 carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Rose Crossing over Whitefish River 091?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rose Crossing over Whitefish River 091?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.