US Bridges

Sloan RD over Flathead River 075

Fair

Sanders County, Montana · 10M W Ronan · Structure no. L45225007+03001

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
442 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sloan RD over Flathead River 075 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sloan RD over Flathead River 075 in Sanders 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 442 ft (134.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 64 mi (103 km).

CarriesSloan RD
CrossesFlathead River 075
Location10M W Ronan
RouteCounty Highway 45305
StateMontana
Coordinates47.4952, -114.3192
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length442 ft (134.7 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 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 closed64 mi (103 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 Sloan RD over Flathead River 075 built?

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

What condition is Sloan RD over Flathead River 075 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Sloan RD over Flathead River 075 carry?

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

How long is Sloan RD over Flathead River 075?

The structure is 442 ft (134.7 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Sloan RD over Flathead River 075?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.