Old Fortsteeltrail over Stillwater River 082
FairPosted for loadFlathead County, Montana · 6M NW Olney · Structure no. L15887000+05001
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old, rebuilt 2011
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 146 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 141
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Fortsteeltrail over Stillwater River 082 is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Fortsteeltrail over Stillwater River 082 in Flathead County, Montana. It was built in 1988 and reconstructed in 2011, 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 141 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 151 by 2043. The structure is 146 ft (44.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Fortsteeltrail over Stillwater River 082 built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.
What condition is Old Fortsteeltrail over Stillwater River 082 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Old Fortsteeltrail over Stillwater River 082 carry?
About 141 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Old Fortsteeltrail over Stillwater River 082?
The structure is 146 ft (44.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Old Fortsteeltrail over Stillwater River 082?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.