Shields River RD over Flathead Creek 009
FairPosted for loadPark County, Montana · NE Wilsall · Structure no. L34001000+03001
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 52 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Shields River RD over Flathead Creek 009 is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Shields River RD over Flathead Creek 009 in Park County, Montana. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
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 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Shields River RD over Flathead Creek 009 built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is Shields River RD over Flathead Creek 009 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Shields River RD over Flathead Creek 009 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Shields River RD over Flathead Creek 009?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Shields River RD over Flathead Creek 009?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.