Kootenai River RD over Pipe Creek
PoorLincoln County, Montana · 4M N Libby · Structure no. S00260003+05351
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 72 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 702
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kootenai River RD over Pipe Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Kootenai River RD over Pipe Creek 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 702 vehicles a day, projected to reach 737 by 2043. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Kootenai River RD over Pipe Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Kootenai River RD over Pipe Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Kootenai River RD over Pipe Creek carry?
About 702 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is Kootenai River RD over Pipe Creek?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Kootenai River RD over Pipe Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.