US Bridges

Mt 38-SKALKAHO RD over W Fork Rock Creek 012

Good

Granite County, Montana · 12M E Skalkaho Pass · Structure no. L20001013+09001

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
223
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mt 38-SKALKAHO RD over W Fork Rock Creek 012 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Mt 38-SKALKAHO RD over W Fork Rock Creek 012 in Granite County, Montana. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 223 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 234 by 2043. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesMt 38-SKALKAHO RD
CrossesW Fork Rock Creek 012
Location12M E Skalkaho Pass
RouteState Highway 38
StateMontana
Coordinates46.23416, -113.57116
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.4 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic223 (2023)
Projected traffic234 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mt 38-SKALKAHO RD over W Fork Rock Creek 012 built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mt 38-SKALKAHO RD over W Fork Rock Creek 012 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Mt 38-SKALKAHO RD over W Fork Rock Creek 012 carry?

About 223 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Mt 38-SKALKAHO RD over W Fork Rock Creek 012?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Mt 38-SKALKAHO RD over W Fork Rock Creek 012?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.