US Bridges

Doney Road over Finley Creek 013

Good

Missoula County, Montana · 5M S Arlee · Structure no. L32032000+05001

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
111
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Doney Road over Finley Creek 013 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Doney Road over Finley Creek 013 in Missoula County, Montana. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 111 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 119 by 2043. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesDoney Road
CrossesFinley Creek 013
Location5M S Arlee
RouteCounty Highway 32032
StateMontana
Coordinates47.10211, -114.05486
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic111 (2023)
Projected traffic119 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Doney Road over Finley Creek 013 built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Doney Road over Finley Creek 013 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Doney Road over Finley Creek 013 carry?

About 111 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Doney Road over Finley Creek 013?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Doney Road over Finley Creek 013?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.