S 83 FH 15 over Lion Creek
FairLake County, Montana · 17M S Swan Lake · Structure no. P00083053+09801
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 81 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,289
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S 83 FH 15 over Lion Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S 83 FH 15 over Lion Creek in Lake County, Montana. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 1,289 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,353 by 2043. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 S 83 FH 15 over Lion Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is S 83 FH 15 over Lion Creek 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does S 83 FH 15 over Lion Creek carry?
About 1,289 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is S 83 FH 15 over Lion Creek?
The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns S 83 FH 15 over Lion Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.