US Bridges

Marshall Lake RD over W Fk Clearwater River

Fair

Missoula County, Montana · Marshall Lk · Structure no. 011606000000094

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
540
2007 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Marshall Lake RD over W Fk Clearwater River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Marshall Lake RD over W Fk Clearwater River in Missoula County, Montana. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 540 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 810 by 2045. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

CarriesMarshall Lake RD
CrossesW Fk Clearwater River
LocationMarshall Lk
RouteFederal Lands Road 463
StateMontana
Coordinates47.28186, -113.60161
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic540 (2007)
Projected traffic810 by 2045
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Marshall Lake RD over W Fk Clearwater River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marshall Lake RD over W Fk Clearwater River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Marshall Lake RD over W Fk Clearwater River carry?

About 540 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Marshall Lake RD over W Fk Clearwater River?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Marshall Lake RD over W Fk Clearwater River?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.