US Bridges

Going-To-The-Sun R over Divide Creek

Fair

Glacier County, Montana · 0.2 Miles Northwest of U. · Structure no. 1430028P0000000

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
52 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,300
2023 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Going-To-The-Sun R over Divide Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Going-To-The-Sun R over Divide Creek in Glacier County, Montana. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,530 by 2043. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesGoing-To-The-Sun R
CrossesDivide Creek
Location0.2 Miles Northwest of U.
RouteFederal Lands Road 18200
StateMontana
Coordinates48.74422, -113.43147
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2023)
Projected traffic2,530 by 2043
Trucks10%
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$55,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is Going-To-The-Sun R over Divide 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 Divide Creek carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

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

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the National Park Service.