US Bridges

Glacier Creek RD over Glacier Creek 061

FairPosted for load

Missoula County, Montana · 0.5M W Condon · Structure no. L32662000+06001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
146 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Glacier Creek RD over Glacier Creek 061 is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Glacier Creek RD over Glacier Creek 061 in Missoula County, Montana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesGlacier Creek RD
CrossesGlacier Creek 061
Location0.5M W Condon
RouteCounty Highway 32662
StateMontana
Coordinates47.52775, -113.72166
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 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 closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$234,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Glacier Creek RD over Glacier Creek 061 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Glacier Creek RD over Glacier Creek 061 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 Glacier Creek RD over Glacier Creek 061 carry?

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

How long is Glacier Creek RD over Glacier Creek 061?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Glacier Creek RD over Glacier Creek 061?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.