North Fork RD over Red Meadow Creek 037
FairFlathead County, Montana · 3M NW Polebridge · Structure no. L15175017+01001
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 103 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 516
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
North Fork RD over Red Meadow Creek 037 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Fork RD over Red Meadow Creek 037 in Flathead County, Montana. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 516 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 552 by 2043. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Red Meadow Creek 037 built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is North Fork RD over Red Meadow Creek 037 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does North Fork RD over Red Meadow Creek 037 carry?
About 516 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is North Fork RD over Red Meadow Creek 037?
The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns North Fork RD over Red Meadow Creek 037?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.