US Bridges

Expressway RD over Grant Creek 003

Fair

Missoula County, Montana · Missoula-Expressway RD · Structure no. M32081000+00301

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,844
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Expressway RD over Grant Creek 003 is a concrete slab carrying Expressway RD over Grant Creek 003 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 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 7,844 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,354 by 2043. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesExpressway RD
CrossesGrant Creek 003
LocationMissoula-Expressway RD
RouteCity Street 32081
StateMontana
Coordinates46.9061, -114.04168
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,844 (2023)
Projected traffic8,354 by 2043
Trucks2%
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 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 Expressway RD over Grant Creek 003 built?

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

What condition is Expressway RD over Grant Creek 003 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Expressway RD over Grant Creek 003 carry?

About 7,844 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Expressway RD over Grant Creek 003?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Expressway RD over Grant Creek 003?

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