US Bridges

Loiselle LN over Frenchtown IRR Canal 099

Good

Missoula County, Montana · 3M S Frenchtown · Structure no. L32161000+02001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
205
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Loiselle LN over Frenchtown IRR Canal 099 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Loiselle LN over Frenchtown IRR Canal 099 in Missoula County, Montana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 205 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 219 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesLoiselle LN
CrossesFrenchtown IRR Canal 099
Location3M S Frenchtown
RouteCounty Highway 32161
StateMontana
Coordinates46.97952, -114.19829
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic205 (2023)
Projected traffic219 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Loiselle LN over Frenchtown IRR Canal 099 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Loiselle LN over Frenchtown IRR Canal 099 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Loiselle LN over Frenchtown IRR Canal 099 carry?

About 205 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Loiselle LN over Frenchtown IRR Canal 099?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Loiselle LN over Frenchtown IRR Canal 099?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.