Forest Road over Beaver Creek
GoodMissoula County, Montana · Salish Trapper Road · Structure no. 011001000000119
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5
- 1992 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Forest Road over Beaver Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Forest Road over Beaver Creek in Missoula County, Montana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7 by 2045. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Forest Road over Beaver Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Forest Road over Beaver 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Forest Road over Beaver Creek carry?
About 5 vehicles per day (1992 count).
How long is Forest Road over Beaver Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Forest Road over Beaver Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.