US Bridges

Vine ST over Rattlesnake Creek 002

Good

Missoula County, Montana · Missoula-Vine ST · Structure no. M32081000+00201

Built
1911
114 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,157
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vine ST over Rattlesnake Creek 002 is a concrete arch - deck carrying Vine ST over Rattlesnake Creek 002 in Missoula County, Montana. It was built in 1911 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 114 years old, older 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 2,157 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,297 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesVine ST
CrossesRattlesnake Creek 002
LocationMissoula-Vine ST
RouteCity Street 32081
StateMontana
Coordinates46.87259, -113.98332
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,157 (2023)
Projected traffic2,297 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vine ST over Rattlesnake Creek 002 built?

It was built in 1911, making it 114 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Vine ST over Rattlesnake Creek 002 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Vine ST over Rattlesnake Creek 002 carry?

About 2,157 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Vine ST over Rattlesnake Creek 002?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Vine ST over Rattlesnake Creek 002?

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