US Bridges

Baker Ave over RR

Fair

Flathead County, Montana · Whitefish-Baker Ave · Structure no. S00487000+02001

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
412 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
15,102
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baker Ave over RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Baker Ave over RR in Flathead County, Montana. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 15,102 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15,857 by 2043. The structure is 412 ft (125.5 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesBaker Ave
CrossesRR
LocationWhitefish-Baker Ave
RouteCity Street 12001
CountyFlathead County
StateMontana
Coordinates48.41416, -114.33888
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.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length412 ft (125.5 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,102 (2023)
Projected traffic15,857 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Baker Ave over RR built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Baker Ave over RR 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Baker Ave over RR carry?

About 15,102 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Baker Ave over RR?

The structure is 412 ft (125.5 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Baker Ave over RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.