Buffalo Bridge RD over Flathead River 084
FairLake County, Montana · 10M W Polson · Structure no. L24002008+00001
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 528 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Buffalo Bridge RD over Flathead River 084 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Buffalo Bridge RD over Flathead River 084 in Lake County, Montana. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 6 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 528 ft (160.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 55.3 mi (89 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Buffalo Bridge RD over Flathead River 084 built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is Buffalo Bridge RD over Flathead River 084 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Buffalo Bridge RD over Flathead River 084 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Buffalo Bridge RD over Flathead River 084?
The structure is 528 ft (160.9 m) long with a longest span of 146 ft (44.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Buffalo Bridge RD over Flathead River 084?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.