US Bridges

Riverside RD over Mill Creek 148

Fair

Flathead County, Montana · 1M SE Creston · Structure no. L15096001+01001

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riverside RD over Mill Creek 148 is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Riverside RD over Mill Creek 148 in Flathead County, Montana. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesRiverside RD
CrossesMill Creek 148
Location1M SE Creston
RouteCounty Highway 15096
StateMontana
Coordinates48.17545, -114.13186
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 closed6.8 mi (11 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 Riverside RD over Mill Creek 148 built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Riverside RD over Mill Creek 148 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Riverside RD over Mill Creek 148 carry?

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

How long is Riverside RD over Mill Creek 148?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Riverside RD over Mill Creek 148?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.