Copper Creek Road over Copper Creek
GoodLewis and Clark County, Montana · No Data Entered · Structure no. 011204000003066
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 169
- 1986 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Copper Creek Road over Copper Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Copper Creek Road over Copper Creek in Lewis and Clark County, Montana. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 169 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 253 by 2045. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Copper Creek Road over Copper Creek built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is Copper Creek Road over Copper Creek 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 2023.
How much traffic does Copper Creek Road over Copper Creek carry?
About 169 vehicles per day (1986 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Copper Creek Road over Copper Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Copper Creek Road over Copper Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.