W Valley DR over Ashley Creek 170
FairFlathead County, Montana · 1M W Kalispell · Structure no. L15623000+01001
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old, rebuilt 2005
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
W Valley DR over Ashley Creek 170 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W Valley DR over Ashley Creek 170 in Flathead County, Montana. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 55 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 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 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 W Valley DR over Ashley Creek 170 built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.
What condition is W Valley DR over Ashley Creek 170 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 W Valley DR over Ashley Creek 170 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is W Valley DR over Ashley Creek 170?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns W Valley DR over Ashley Creek 170?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.