Dern RD over Ashley Creek 005
FairFlathead County, Montana · 1M W Kalispell · Structure no. L15622000+01001
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dern RD over Ashley Creek 005 is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Dern RD over Ashley Creek 005 in Flathead County, Montana. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dern RD over Ashley Creek 005 built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dern RD over Ashley Creek 005 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 Dern RD over Ashley Creek 005 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Dern RD over Ashley Creek 005?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Dern RD over Ashley Creek 005?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.