Sunset Hill RD over Elk Creek 089
GoodMissoula County, Montana · 6M S Clearwater JCT · Structure no. L32406006+03001
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sunset Hill RD over Elk Creek 089 is a wood or timber slab carrying Sunset Hill RD over Elk Creek 089 in Missoula County, Montana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sunset Hill RD over Elk Creek 089 built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sunset Hill RD over Elk Creek 089 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Sunset Hill RD over Elk Creek 089 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Sunset Hill RD over Elk Creek 089?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Sunset Hill RD over Elk Creek 089?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.