US Bridges

Grantsdale RD over Skalkaho Creek 102

Fair

Ravalli County, Montana · N Grantsdale · Structure no. L41320001+01001

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
55 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
474
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grantsdale RD over Skalkaho Creek 102 is a steel culvert carrying Grantsdale RD over Skalkaho Creek 102 in Ravalli County, Montana. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 6 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 474 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 505 by 2043. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesGrantsdale RD
CrossesSkalkaho Creek 102
LocationN Grantsdale
RouteCounty Highway 41320
StateMontana
Coordinates46.21109, -114.14456
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic474 (2023)
Projected traffic505 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Grantsdale RD over Skalkaho Creek 102 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grantsdale RD over Skalkaho Creek 102 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Grantsdale RD over Skalkaho Creek 102 carry?

About 474 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Grantsdale RD over Skalkaho Creek 102?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).

Who owns Grantsdale RD over Skalkaho Creek 102?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.