Forest Road over Cedar Creek
GoodLake County, Montana · Fatty-Piper Connector · Structure no. 011001000000099
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 1992 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Forest Road over Cedar Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Forest Road over Cedar Creek in Lake County, Montana. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2045. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Forest Road over Cedar Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Forest Road over Cedar 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Forest Road over Cedar Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (1992 count).
How long is Forest Road over Cedar Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Forest Road over Cedar Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.