North Fork RD over Whale Creek 048
FairFlathead County, Montana · 8M NW Polebridge · Structure no. L15175020+09001
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 145 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 73
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
North Fork RD over Whale Creek 048 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Fork RD over Whale Creek 048 in Flathead County, Montana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 5 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 73 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 78 by 2043. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was North Fork RD over Whale Creek 048 built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is North Fork RD over Whale Creek 048 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 Whale Creek 048 carry?
About 73 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is North Fork RD over Whale Creek 048?
The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns North Fork RD over Whale Creek 048?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.