Forest Road over Creek
Lake County, Montana · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Forest Road over Creek in Lake County, Montana, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 8 (very good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 30 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2003).
- It is one of 70 of the 116 inventoried bridges in Lake County rated good (60.3%); 13 (11.2%) are rated poor.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 | Very good condition |
| Superstructure | 8 | Very good condition |
| Substructure | 8 | Very good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete slab |
| Length | about 34 ft |
| Location | North Fork Lost Creek |
| NBI structure number | 011001000003027 |
| Condition class | Good |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Montana department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Lake County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irr - US 93 over Pablo Feeder Canal | 2006 | 15,997 | Good |
| US 93 over Wildlife Crossing | 2007 | 10,897 | Good |
| US 93 over Wildlife Crossing | 2007 | 10,897 | Good |
| US 93 over Agricultural Crossing | 2007 | 10,897 | Good |
| Irr - US 93 over Jocko River | 2005 | 8,775 | Good |
| US 93 over Spring Creek | 2006 | 8,775 | Good |
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