US Bridges

W Evergreen DR over Whitefish River 165

Fair

Flathead County, Montana · Kalispell-W Evergreen DR · Structure no. M15067000+00301

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,615
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Evergreen DR over Whitefish River 165 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying W Evergreen DR over Whitefish River 165 in Flathead County, Montana. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 3,615 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,796 by 2043. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesW Evergreen DR
CrossesWhitefish River 165
LocationKalispell-W Evergreen DR
RouteCity Street 6710
CountyFlathead County
StateMontana
Coordinates48.22587, -114.29216
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,615 (2023)
Projected traffic3,796 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W Evergreen DR over Whitefish River 165 built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Evergreen DR over Whitefish River 165 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 Evergreen DR over Whitefish River 165 carry?

About 3,615 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is W Evergreen DR over Whitefish River 165?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns W Evergreen DR over Whitefish River 165?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.