Lolo ST over Rattlesnake Creek 009
PoorMissoula County, Montana · Missoula-Lolo Street · Structure no. M32081000+00601
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 94 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,363
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lolo ST over Rattlesnake Creek 009 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Lolo ST over Rattlesnake Creek 009 in Missoula County, Montana. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Montana average of 47 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 2,363 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,481 by 2043. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lolo ST over Rattlesnake Creek 009 built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lolo ST over Rattlesnake Creek 009 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does Lolo ST over Rattlesnake Creek 009 carry?
About 2,363 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Lolo ST over Rattlesnake Creek 009?
The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Lolo ST over Rattlesnake Creek 009?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.