US Bridges

Baker Ave over Whitefish River 113

Fair

Flathead County, Montana · Whitefish-Baker Ave · Structure no. M15120000+00101

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
108 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,948
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baker Ave over Whitefish River 113 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Baker Ave over Whitefish River 113 in Flathead County, Montana. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 5,948 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,245 by 2043. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBaker Ave
CrossesWhitefish River 113
LocationWhitefish-Baker Ave
RouteCity Street 12002
CountyFlathead County
StateMontana
Coordinates48.4066, -114.33819
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,948 (2023)
Projected traffic6,245 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Baker Ave over Whitefish River 113 built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Baker Ave over Whitefish River 113 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 Baker Ave over Whitefish River 113 carry?

About 5,948 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Baker Ave over Whitefish River 113?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Baker Ave over Whitefish River 113?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.