US Bridges

Prospect DR over Grant Creek 001

Good

Missoula County, Montana · Missoula-Prospect DR · Structure no. M32081000+00101

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Prospect DR over Grant Creek 001 is a concrete slab carrying Prospect DR over Grant Creek 001 in Missoula County, Montana. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger than the Montana average of 47 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesProspect DR
CrossesGrant Creek 001
LocationMissoula-Prospect DR
RouteCity Street 32081
StateMontana
Coordinates46.92171, -114.03111
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 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 and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal 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 Prospect DR over Grant Creek 001 built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Prospect DR over Grant Creek 001 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Prospect DR over Grant Creek 001 carry?

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

How long is Prospect DR over Grant Creek 001?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Prospect DR over Grant Creek 001?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.