US Bridges

Birch Grove W over Whitefish River 092

Good

Flathead County, Montana · 6M N Kalispell · Structure no. L15081001+06001

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
113 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Birch Grove W over Whitefish River 092 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Birch Grove W over Whitefish River 092 in Flathead County, Montana. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesBirch Grove W
CrossesWhitefish River 092
Location6M N Kalispell
RouteCounty Highway 15081
StateMontana
Coordinates48.29112, -114.28941
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 Birch Grove W over Whitefish River 092 built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Birch Grove W over Whitefish River 092 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 Birch Grove W over Whitefish River 092 carry?

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

How long is Birch Grove W over Whitefish River 092?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Birch Grove W over Whitefish River 092?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.