North Fork RD over Coal Creek 052
GoodFlathead County, Montana · 8M SE Polebridge · Structure no. L15175005+06001
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 539
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
North Fork RD over Coal Creek 052 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Fork RD over Coal Creek 052 in Flathead County, Montana. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 539 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 577 by 2043. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was North Fork RD over Coal Creek 052 built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is North Fork RD over Coal Creek 052 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does North Fork RD over Coal Creek 052 carry?
About 539 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is North Fork RD over Coal Creek 052?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns North Fork RD over Coal Creek 052?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.