Swan River RD over Swan River 008
FairFlathead County, Montana · 1M W Ferndale · Structure no. L15657002+06001
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 291 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Swan River RD over Swan River 008 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Swan River RD over Swan River 008 in Flathead County, Montana. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 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 Swan River RD over Swan River 008 built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Swan River RD over Swan River 008 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 Swan River RD over Swan River 008 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Swan River RD over Swan River 008?
The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Swan River RD over Swan River 008?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.