Meadow Lake Blvd over RR 120
FairFlathead County, Montana · Columbia Falls · Structure no. L15230000+07001
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 81 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,771
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Meadow Lake Blvd over RR 120 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Meadow Lake Blvd over RR 120 in Flathead County, Montana. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 2,771 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,951 by 2043. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Meadow Lake Blvd over RR 120 built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Meadow Lake Blvd over RR 120 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 2024.
How much traffic does Meadow Lake Blvd over RR 120 carry?
About 2,771 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Meadow Lake Blvd over RR 120?
The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Meadow Lake Blvd over RR 120?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.