Cherry Creek RD over Prospect Creek 005
FairSanders County, Montana · 1M SW Thompson Falls · Structure no. L45128000+01001
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 74 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cherry Creek RD over Prospect Creek 005 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Cherry Creek RD over Prospect Creek 005 in Sanders County, Montana. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 5 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 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cherry Creek RD over Prospect Creek 005 built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cherry Creek RD over Prospect Creek 005 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Cherry Creek RD over Prospect Creek 005 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Cherry Creek RD over Prospect Creek 005?
The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Cherry Creek RD over Prospect Creek 005?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.