US Bridges

Frying Pan Road over West Side Canal 126

Good

Beaverhead County, Montana · 3M N Dillon · Structure no. L01112000+02501

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
357
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Frying Pan Road over West Side Canal 126 is a concrete slab carrying Frying Pan Road over West Side Canal 126 in Beaverhead 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 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 357 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 386 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesFrying Pan Road
CrossesWest Side Canal 126
Location3M N Dillon
RouteCounty Highway 1112
CountyBeaverhead County
StateMontana
Coordinates45.26184, -112.64854
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic357 (2023)
Projected traffic386 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Frying Pan Road over West Side Canal 126 built?

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

What condition is Frying Pan Road over West Side Canal 126 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Frying Pan Road over West Side Canal 126 carry?

About 357 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Frying Pan Road over West Side Canal 126?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Frying Pan Road over West Side Canal 126?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.