Schwartz Creek RD over Clark Fork 093
FairMissoula County, Montana · 1M S Clinton · Structure no. L32104031+09001
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 220 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Schwartz Creek RD over Clark Fork 093 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Schwartz Creek RD over Clark Fork 093 in Missoula County, Montana. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 220 ft (67 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Schwartz Creek RD over Clark Fork 093 built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is Schwartz Creek RD over Clark Fork 093 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Schwartz Creek RD over Clark Fork 093 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Schwartz Creek RD over Clark Fork 093?
The structure is 220 ft (67 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Schwartz Creek RD over Clark Fork 093?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.