US Bridges

E Reserve DR over Spring Creek

Fair

Flathead County, Montana · 2M NE Kalispell · Structure no. U06708000+06471

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,764
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Reserve DR over Spring Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying E Reserve DR over Spring Creek in Flathead County, Montana. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 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 4,764 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,169 by 2043. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesE Reserve DR
CrossesSpring Creek
Location2M NE Kalispell
RouteCity Street 6708
CountyFlathead County
StateMontana
Coordinates48.24041, -114.26218
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,764 (2023)
Projected traffic5,169 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 E Reserve DR over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Reserve DR over Spring Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does E Reserve DR over Spring Creek carry?

About 4,764 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is E Reserve DR over Spring Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns E Reserve DR over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.