US Bridges

Going-To-The-Sun R over Rose Creek

Good

Glacier County, Montana · 6.2 Miles Southwest from · Structure no. 1430003P0000000

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,942
2022 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Going-To-The-Sun R over Rose Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Going-To-The-Sun R over Rose Creek in Glacier County, Montana. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 1,942 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,330 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesGoing-To-The-Sun R
CrossesRose Creek
Location6.2 Miles Southwest from
RouteFederal Lands Road 18200
StateMontana
Coordinates48.69358, -113.51886
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,942 (2022)
Projected traffic2,330 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNational Park Service
Maintained byNational Park Service
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Going-To-The-Sun R over Rose Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Going-To-The-Sun R over Rose Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Going-To-The-Sun R over Rose Creek carry?

About 1,942 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Going-To-The-Sun R over Rose Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Going-To-The-Sun R over Rose Creek?

It is owned by the National Park Service.