S 83 FH 15 over Goat Creek
FairLake County, Montana · 12M S Swan Lake · Structure no. P00083058+06641
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 69 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,246
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S 83 FH 15 over Goat Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S 83 FH 15 over Goat Creek in Lake County, Montana. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 1,246 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,308 by 2043. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 S 83 FH 15 over Goat Creek built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is S 83 FH 15 over Goat 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 Goat Creek carry?
About 1,246 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is S 83 FH 15 over Goat Creek?
The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns S 83 FH 15 over Goat Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.