US Bridges

Bridge ST over Swan River 110

PoorClosed to traffic

Flathead County, Montana · S End Big Fork · Structure no. L15672000+02001

Built
1911
114 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,503
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridge ST over Swan River 110 is a steel truss - thru carrying Bridge ST over Swan River 110 in Flathead County, Montana. It was built in 1911, so it is 114 years old, older than the Montana average of 47 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 1,503 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,608 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBridge ST
CrossesSwan River 110
LocationS End Big Fork
RouteCounty Highway 15672
StateMontana
Coordinates48.05932, -114.07269
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating7.9 US tons
Inventory rating4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,503 (2023)
Projected traffic1,608 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$290,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bridge ST over Swan River 110 built?

It was built in 1911, making it 114 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bridge ST over Swan River 110 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Bridge ST over Swan River 110 carry?

About 1,503 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Bridge ST over Swan River 110?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Bridge ST over Swan River 110?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.