Sunnyside DR over Ashley Creek 100
FairFlathead County, Montana · 1M SW Kalispell · Structure no. L15607000+01001
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 59 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sunnyside DR over Ashley Creek 100 is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Sunnyside DR over Ashley Creek 100 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 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 59 ft (18 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sunnyside DR over Ashley Creek 100 built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sunnyside DR over Ashley Creek 100 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Sunnyside DR over Ashley Creek 100 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Sunnyside DR over Ashley Creek 100?
The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Sunnyside DR over Ashley Creek 100?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.