Deer Creek RD over Clark Fork River 11
GoodMissoula County, Montana · 2M E Missoula · Structure no. S00533011+02001
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 260 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,451
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Deer Creek RD over Clark Fork River 11 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Deer Creek RD over Clark Fork River 11 in Missoula County, Montana. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 1,451 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,705 by 2043. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Deer Creek RD over Clark Fork River 11 built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Deer Creek RD over Clark Fork River 11 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Deer Creek RD over Clark Fork River 11 carry?
About 1,451 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Deer Creek RD over Clark Fork River 11?
The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Deer Creek RD over Clark Fork River 11?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.