US Bridges

International DR over Grant Creek 005

Fair

Missoula County, Montana · Missoula-International DR · Structure no. M32081000+00501

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

About this bridge

International DR over Grant Creek 005 is a concrete slab carrying International DR over Grant Creek 005 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInternational DR
CrossesGrant Creek 005
LocationMissoula-International DR
RouteCity Street 32081
StateMontana
Coordinates46.9044, -114.04527
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior 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 length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 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 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 International DR over Grant Creek 005 built?

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

What condition is International DR over Grant Creek 005 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 International DR over Grant Creek 005 carry?

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

How long is International DR over Grant Creek 005?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns International DR over Grant Creek 005?

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