US Bridges

Ambrose Creek RD over Bitterroot Canal 093

Fair

Ravalli County, Montana · 6M SE Florence · Structure no. L41036004+05001

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ambrose Creek RD over Bitterroot Canal 093 is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Ambrose Creek RD over Bitterroot Canal 093 in Ravalli County, Montana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 30 ft (9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesAmbrose Creek RD
CrossesBitterroot Canal 093
Location6M SE Florence
RouteCounty Highway 41036
StateMontana
Coordinates46.5591, -113.96174
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 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 closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty 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 Ambrose Creek RD over Bitterroot Canal 093 built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ambrose Creek RD over Bitterroot Canal 093 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Ambrose Creek RD over Bitterroot Canal 093 carry?

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

How long is Ambrose Creek RD over Bitterroot Canal 093?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Ambrose Creek RD over Bitterroot Canal 093?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.