Going-To-The-Sun R over Baring Creek
FairGlacier County, Montana · 9.7 Miles Southwest of U. · Structure no. 1430008P0000000
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 72 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,942
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Federal
- National Park Service
About this bridge
Going-To-The-Sun R over Baring Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Going-To-The-Sun R over Baring Creek in Glacier County, Montana. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 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 1,942 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,330 by 2042. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Going-To-The-Sun R over Baring Creek built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.
What condition is Going-To-The-Sun R over Baring 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 Going-To-The-Sun R over Baring 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 Baring Creek?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Going-To-The-Sun R over Baring Creek?
It is owned by the National Park Service.