Elk Flats RD over Elk Creek 115
FairMissoula County, Montana · W of Condon · Structure no. L32662002+00001
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 61 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Elk Flats RD over Elk Creek 115 is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Elk Flats RD over Elk Creek 115 in Missoula County, Montana. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 14 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Elk Flats RD over Elk Creek 115 built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is Elk Flats RD over Elk Creek 115 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 Elk Flats RD over Elk Creek 115 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Elk Flats RD over Elk Creek 115?
The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Elk Flats RD over Elk Creek 115?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.