Skalkaho HWY over Skalkaho Creek 053
PoorRavalli County, Montana · 1M E Grantsdale · Structure no. L41300003+00001
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 78 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,713
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Skalkaho HWY over Skalkaho Creek 053 is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Skalkaho HWY over Skalkaho Creek 053 in Ravalli County, Montana. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 years old, older than the Montana average of 47 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,713 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,799 by 2043. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 70.2 mi (113 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Skalkaho HWY over Skalkaho Creek 053 built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.
What condition is Skalkaho HWY over Skalkaho Creek 053 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Skalkaho HWY over Skalkaho Creek 053 carry?
About 1,713 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Skalkaho HWY over Skalkaho Creek 053?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Skalkaho HWY over Skalkaho Creek 053?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.