Bench RD over Grant Creek 019
FairMissoula County, Montana · 7M N Missoula · Structure no. L32482000+01001
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 1983
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bench RD over Grant Creek 019 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bench RD over Grant Creek 019 in Missoula County, Montana. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 70 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 27 ft (8.1 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bench RD over Grant Creek 019 built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.
What condition is Bench RD over Grant Creek 019 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Bench RD over Grant Creek 019 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Bench RD over Grant Creek 019?
The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Bench RD over Grant Creek 019?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.