Two Medicine Road over Appistoki Creek
FairGlacier County, Montana · 7.3 Miles Northwest of Mo · Structure no. 1430009P0000000
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 37 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 183
- 2017 count
- Owner
- Federal
- National Park Service
About this bridge
Two Medicine Road over Appistoki Creek is a concrete continuous frame carrying Two Medicine Road over Appistoki Creek in Glacier County, Montana. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 183 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2037. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Two Medicine Road over Appistoki Creek built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.
What condition is Two Medicine Road over Appistoki 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 Two Medicine Road over Appistoki Creek carry?
About 183 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Two Medicine Road over Appistoki Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Two Medicine Road over Appistoki Creek?
It is owned by the National Park Service.