US Bridges

US 93 over Church Drive

Fair

Flathead County, Montana · 5M N Kalispell · Structure no. P00005118+08482

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
141 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,960
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 93 over Church Drive is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 93 over Church Drive in Flathead County, Montana. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 12,960 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,255 by 2043. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesUS 93
CrossesChurch Drive
Location5M N Kalispell
RouteU.S. Route 93
StateMontana
Coordinates48.28401, -114.33064
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span141 ft (43 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,960 (2023)
Projected traffic14,255 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 93 over Church Drive built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 93 over Church Drive 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US 93 over Church Drive carry?

About 12,960 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 93 over Church Drive?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 141 ft (43 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US 93 over Church Drive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.