US Bridges

Rising Sun Campgro over Roes Creek

Fair

Glacier County, Montana · 6.8 Miles Southwest from · Structure no. 1430004P0000000

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,942
2022 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Rising Sun Campgro over Roes Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Rising Sun Campgro over Roes Creek in Glacier County, Montana. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 60 years old, older 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 1,942 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,330 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesRising Sun Campgro
CrossesRoes Creek
Location6.8 Miles Southwest from
RouteFederal Lands Road 18999
StateMontana
Coordinates48.6945, -113.51969
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,942 (2022)
Projected traffic2,330 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$18,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rising Sun Campgro over Roes Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is Rising Sun Campgro over Roes 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Rising Sun Campgro over Roes Creek carry?

About 1,942 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rising Sun Campgro over Roes Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Rising Sun Campgro over Roes Creek?

It is owned by the National Park Service.