US Bridges

Salmon Prairie RD over Swan River 091

Good

Lake County, Montana · 22M S Swan Lake · Structure no. L24701000+09001

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
156 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Salmon Prairie RD over Swan River 091 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Salmon Prairie RD over Swan River 091 in Lake County, Montana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 156 ft (47.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesSalmon Prairie RD
CrossesSwan River 091
Location22M S Swan Lake
RouteCounty Highway 24675
StateMontana
Coordinates47.62957, -113.78584
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length156 ft (47.4 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 Salmon Prairie RD over Swan River 091 built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Salmon Prairie RD over Swan River 091 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 2024.

How much traffic does Salmon Prairie RD over Swan River 091 carry?

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

How long is Salmon Prairie RD over Swan River 091?

The structure is 156 ft (47.4 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Salmon Prairie RD over Swan River 091?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.