US Bridges

Guest Ranch RD over Swan River 056

Fair

Missoula County, Montana · 1.5M S Condon · Structure no. L32665000+02001

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Guest Ranch RD over Swan River 056 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Guest Ranch RD over Swan River 056 in Missoula County, Montana. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesGuest Ranch RD
CrossesSwan River 056
Location1.5M S Condon
RouteCounty Highway 32665
StateMontana
Coordinates47.50493, -113.69282
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Guest Ranch RD over Swan River 056 built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Guest Ranch RD over Swan River 056 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 Guest Ranch RD over Swan River 056 carry?

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

How long is Guest Ranch RD over Swan River 056?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Guest Ranch RD over Swan River 056?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.