Rattlesnake CR RD over Rattlesnake Creek
FairMissoula County, Montana · Rattlesnake CR · Structure no. 011603000000188
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Rattlesnake CR RD over Rattlesnake Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rattlesnake CR RD over Rattlesnake Creek in Missoula County, Montana. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rattlesnake CR RD over Rattlesnake Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rattlesnake CR RD over Rattlesnake 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Rattlesnake CR RD over Rattlesnake Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).
How long is Rattlesnake CR RD over Rattlesnake Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns Rattlesnake CR RD over Rattlesnake Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.