US Bridges

US 93 over S Fork Bear Creek

Fair

Ravalli County, Montana · 2M S Victor · Structure no. P00007057+00491

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,924
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 93 over S Fork Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 93 over S Fork Bear Creek in Ravalli County, Montana. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 13,924 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,108 by 2043. The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 78.3 mi (126 km).

CarriesUS 93
CrossesS Fork Bear Creek
Location2M S Victor
RouteU.S. Route 93
StateMontana
Coordinates46.38577, -114.14365
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.1 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.3 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,924 (2023)
Projected traffic15,108 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed78.3 mi (126 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 93 over S Fork Bear Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 93 over S Fork Bear Creek 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 US 93 over S Fork Bear Creek carry?

About 13,924 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is US 93 over S Fork Bear Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns US 93 over S Fork Bear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.