Many Glacier Road over Windy Creek
FairGranite County, Montana · 8.8 Miles West of U.S. Ro · Structure no. 1430031P0000000
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old, rebuilt 1953
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 37 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 452
- 2017 count
- Owner
- Federal
- National Park Service
About this bridge
Many Glacier Road over Windy Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Many Glacier Road over Windy Creek in Granite County, Montana. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1953, so it is 94 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 452 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 542 by 2037. 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).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Many Glacier Road over Windy Creek built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1953.
What condition is Many Glacier Road over Windy 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 Many Glacier Road over Windy Creek carry?
About 452 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Many Glacier Road over Windy Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Many Glacier Road over Windy Creek?
It is owned by the National Park Service.