US Bridges

Lake Como RD over Rock Creek 100

Good

Ravalli County, Montana · 4M N Darby · Structure no. L41704000+03001

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Como RD over Rock Creek 100 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Lake Como RD over Rock Creek 100 in Ravalli County, Montana. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older than the Montana average of 47 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesLake Como RD
CrossesRock Creek 100
Location4M N Darby
RouteCounty Highway 41704
StateMontana
Coordinates46.08064, -114.18217
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 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 closed8.1 mi (13 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 Lake Como RD over Rock Creek 100 built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lake Como RD over Rock Creek 100 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Lake Como RD over Rock Creek 100 carry?

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

How long is Lake Como RD over Rock Creek 100?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Lake Como RD over Rock Creek 100?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.