US Bridges

Eagle Pass Trail over S Kicking Horse Res 010

Fair

Lake County, Montana · 6M SE Ronan · Structure no. L24357001+09001

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eagle Pass Trail over S Kicking Horse Res 010 is a steel culvert carrying Eagle Pass Trail over S Kicking Horse Res 010 in Lake County, Montana. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 5 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 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesEagle Pass Trail
CrossesS Kicking Horse Res 010
Location6M SE Ronan
RouteCounty Highway 24450
CountyLake County
StateMontana
Coordinates47.44261, -114.05812
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 closed6.2 mi (10 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 Eagle Pass Trail over S Kicking Horse Res 010 built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eagle Pass Trail over S Kicking Horse Res 010 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 2023.

How much traffic does Eagle Pass Trail over S Kicking Horse Res 010 carry?

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

How long is Eagle Pass Trail over S Kicking Horse Res 010?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Eagle Pass Trail over S Kicking Horse Res 010?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.