US Bridges

S 37 FH 57 over Five Mile Creek

Fair

Lincoln County, Montana · 12M N Libby Dam · Structure no. P00033029+04071

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
272 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
458
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 37 FH 57 over Five Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S 37 FH 57 over Five Mile Creek in Lincoln County, Montana. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 458 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 481 by 2043. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesS 37 FH 57
CrossesFive Mile Creek
Location12M N Libby Dam
RouteState Highway 37
StateMontana
Coordinates48.53575, -115.21051
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length272 ft (82.9 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic458 (2023)
Projected traffic481 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 S 37 FH 57 over Five Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is S 37 FH 57 over Five Mile 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 37 FH 57 over Five Mile Creek carry?

About 458 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is S 37 FH 57 over Five Mile Creek?

The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns S 37 FH 57 over Five Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.