Somers Stage RD over Ashley Creek 002
GoodFlathead County, Montana · 4M SE Kalispell · Structure no. L15118002+05001
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Somers Stage RD over Ashley Creek 002 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Somers Stage RD over Ashley Creek 002 in Flathead County, Montana. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Somers Stage RD over Ashley Creek 002 built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is Somers Stage RD over Ashley Creek 002 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 Somers Stage RD over Ashley Creek 002 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Somers Stage RD over Ashley Creek 002?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Somers Stage RD over Ashley Creek 002?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.