S Shoshone Loop over Skalkaho Creek 043
FairRavalli County, Montana · 3M SE Grantsdale · Structure no. L41608001+03001
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 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
S Shoshone Loop over Skalkaho Creek 043 is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying S Shoshone Loop over Skalkaho Creek 043 in Ravalli County, Montana. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S Shoshone Loop over Skalkaho Creek 043 built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is S Shoshone Loop over Skalkaho Creek 043 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 S Shoshone Loop over Skalkaho Creek 043 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is S Shoshone Loop over Skalkaho Creek 043?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns S Shoshone Loop over Skalkaho Creek 043?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.