Cold Creek RD over Swan River 045
FairMissoula County, Montana · 1M N Condon · Structure no. L32661000+03001
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 1974
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 99 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cold Creek RD over Swan River 045 is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cold Creek RD over Swan River 045 in Missoula County, Montana. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1974, 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 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cold Creek RD over Swan River 045 built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.
What condition is Cold Creek RD over Swan River 045 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 Cold Creek RD over Swan River 045 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Cold Creek RD over Swan River 045?
The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Cold Creek RD over Swan River 045?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.