Kootenai River RD over Quartz Creek 037
GoodLincoln County, Montana · 6M NW Libby · Structure no. L27149002+07001
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 62 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 465
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kootenai River RD over Quartz Creek 037 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Kootenai River RD over Quartz Creek 037 in Lincoln County, Montana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 465 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 498 by 2043. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Kootenai River RD over Quartz Creek 037 built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Kootenai River RD over Quartz Creek 037 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Kootenai River RD over Quartz Creek 037 carry?
About 465 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Kootenai River RD over Quartz Creek 037?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Kootenai River RD over Quartz Creek 037?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.