Kraft Creek Road over Swan River
FairMissoula County, Montana · 5.3 M S. of Condon · Structure no. L32659000+06001
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 101 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kraft Creek Road over Swan River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kraft Creek Road over Swan River in Missoula County, Montana. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 6 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 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 16 ft wide.
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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Kraft Creek Road over Swan River built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is Kraft Creek Road over Swan River 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Kraft Creek Road over Swan River carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Kraft Creek Road over Swan River?
The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Kraft Creek Road over Swan River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.