US Bridges

Many Glacier Road over Swift Current Creek

Good

Glacier County, Montana · 11.3 Miles West of U.S. R · Structure no. 1430029P0000000

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2017 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Many Glacier Road over Swift Current Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Many Glacier Road over Swift Current Creek in Glacier County, Montana. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2037. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesMany Glacier Road
CrossesSwift Current Creek
Location11.3 Miles West of U.S. R
RouteFederal Lands Road 18265
StateMontana
Coordinates48.79964, -113.65678
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2017)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2037
Trucks3%
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$9,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Many Glacier Road over Swift Current Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Many Glacier Road over Swift Current 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 Many Glacier Road over Swift Current Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Many Glacier Road over Swift Current Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Many Glacier Road over Swift Current Creek?

It is owned by the National Park Service.