US Bridges

Keir LN over Spokane Creek 143

Good

Lewis and Clark County, Montana · 4M SW Canyon Ferry · Structure no. L25010001+06871

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Keir LN over Spokane Creek 143 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Keir LN over Spokane Creek 143 in Lewis and Clark 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 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 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesKeir LN
CrossesSpokane Creek 143
Location4M SW Canyon Ferry
RouteCounty Highway 25010
StateMontana
Coordinates46.64654, -111.79864
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 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 closed5 mi (8 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 Keir LN over Spokane Creek 143 built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Keir LN over Spokane Creek 143 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Keir LN over Spokane Creek 143 carry?

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

How long is Keir LN over Spokane Creek 143?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Keir LN over Spokane Creek 143?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.