US Bridges

US 93 over Wildlife Upass-Finley CR

Good

Missoula County, Montana · 12M N Wye Int · Structure no. P00005012+02421

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,214
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 93 over Wildlife Upass-Finley CR is a steel culvert carrying US 93 over Wildlife Upass-Finley CR in Missoula County, Montana. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 9,214 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,675 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesUS 93
CrossesWildlife Upass-Finley CR
Location12M N Wye Int
RouteU.S. Route 93
StateMontana
Coordinates47.09804, -114.0422
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,214 (2023)
Projected traffic9,675 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 93 over Wildlife Upass-Finley CR built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 93 over Wildlife Upass-Finley CR 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does US 93 over Wildlife Upass-Finley CR carry?

About 9,214 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 93 over Wildlife Upass-Finley CR?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m).

Who owns US 93 over Wildlife Upass-Finley CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.