US Bridges

Mission Creek Road over South Mission Reservior

Good

Lake County, Montana · 6 Miles East ST Ignatius · Structure no. 000000202003313

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mission Creek Road over South Mission Reservior is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mission Creek Road over South Mission Reservior in Lake County, Montana. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesMission Creek Road
CrossesSouth Mission Reservior
Location6 Miles East ST Ignatius
RouteCity Street 24407
StateMontana
Coordinates47.30123, -114.02044
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.3 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2025)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks3%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Mission Creek Road over South Mission Reservior built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mission Creek Road over South Mission Reservior 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Mission Creek Road over South Mission Reservior carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Mission Creek Road over South Mission Reservior?

The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Mission Creek Road over South Mission Reservior?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.