Garcon Gulch Road over Little Bitterroot River
GoodLake County, Montana · 7 M N Hot Springs · Structure no. 000000202303257
- Built
- 2022
- 3 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- 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
Garcon Gulch Road over Little Bitterroot River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Garcon Gulch Road over Little Bitterroot River in Lake County, Montana. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 (15.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Garcon Gulch Road over Little Bitterroot River built?
It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.
What condition is Garcon Gulch Road over Little Bitterroot River 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Garcon Gulch Road over Little Bitterroot River carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Garcon Gulch Road over Little Bitterroot River?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Garcon Gulch Road over Little Bitterroot River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.