Giefer Creek RD over Geifer Creek 095
FairFlathead County, Montana · 18M W East Glacier · Structure no. L15410000+03001
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Giefer Creek RD over Geifer Creek 095 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Giefer Creek RD over Geifer Creek 095 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 25 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Giefer Creek RD over Geifer Creek 095 built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Giefer Creek RD over Geifer Creek 095 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Giefer Creek RD over Geifer Creek 095 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Giefer Creek RD over Geifer Creek 095?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Giefer Creek RD over Geifer Creek 095?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.