US Bridges

Expo Pkwy over Grant Creek 117

Fair

Missoula County, Montana · Missoula-Expo Pkwy · Structure no. M32081000+00701

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Expo Pkwy over Grant Creek 117 is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Expo Pkwy over Grant Creek 117 in Missoula County, Montana. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 5 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 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesExpo Pkwy
CrossesGrant Creek 117
LocationMissoula-Expo Pkwy
RouteCity Street 32081
StateMontana
Coordinates46.91603, -114.03304
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 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
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 Expo Pkwy over Grant Creek 117 built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Expo Pkwy over Grant Creek 117 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Expo Pkwy over Grant Creek 117 carry?

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

How long is Expo Pkwy over Grant Creek 117?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Expo Pkwy over Grant Creek 117?

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