0402: Cap Wallace over Elk Creek
GoodMissoula County, Montana · 2 MI S of Sunset Hill RD · Structure no. 000000000L59188
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Land Management
About this bridge
0402: Cap Wallace over Elk Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying 0402: Cap Wallace over Elk Creek in Missoula County, Montana. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 16 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. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 0402: Cap Wallace over Elk Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is 0402: Cap Wallace over Elk 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 2024.
How much traffic does 0402: Cap Wallace over Elk Creek carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is 0402: Cap Wallace over Elk Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns 0402: Cap Wallace over Elk Creek?
It is owned by the Bureau of Land Management.