US Bridges

Three Mile DR over N-109

Good

Flathead County, Montana · Kalispell-Three Mile DR · Structure no. U06706000+06001

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
136 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,086
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Three Mile DR over N-109 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Three Mile DR over N-109 in Flathead County, Montana. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger than the Montana average of 47 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,086 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,390 by 2043. The structure is 136 ft (41.6 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesThree Mile DR
CrossesN-109
LocationKalispell-Three Mile DR
RouteState Highway 424
StateMontana
Coordinates48.21133, -114.34578
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length136 ft (41.6 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.1 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,086 (2023)
Projected traffic6,390 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Three Mile DR over N-109 built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Three Mile DR over N-109 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Three Mile DR over N-109 carry?

About 6,086 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Three Mile DR over N-109?

The structure is 136 ft (41.6 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Three Mile DR over N-109?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.