US Bridges

Old Grant CR RD over Grant Creek 112

Good

Missoula County, Montana · 6M N Missoula · Structure no. L32436000+08001

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Grant CR RD over Grant Creek 112 is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Old Grant CR RD over Grant Creek 112 in Missoula County, Montana. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOld Grant CR RD
CrossesGrant Creek 112
Location6M N Missoula
RouteCounty Highway 32437
StateMontana
Coordinates46.94748, -114.01481
Functional classUrban 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2025)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Old Grant CR RD over Grant Creek 112 built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Grant CR RD over Grant Creek 112 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 Old Grant CR RD over Grant Creek 112 carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Old Grant CR RD over Grant Creek 112?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Old Grant CR RD over Grant Creek 112?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.