Stoddard DR over East Bench Canal 002
FairPosted for loadBeaverhead County, Montana · 8M NE Dillon · Structure no. L01215003+04001
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 44 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Stoddard DR over East Bench Canal 002 is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stoddard DR over East Bench Canal 002 in Beaverhead County, Montana. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Stoddard DR over East Bench Canal 002 built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is Stoddard DR over East Bench Canal 002 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 Stoddard DR over East Bench Canal 002 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Stoddard DR over East Bench Canal 002?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Stoddard DR over East Bench Canal 002?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.