US Bridges

Nissen Lane over Dillon Canal 129

Good

Beaverhead County, Montana · 3M NE Dillon · Structure no. L01224000+09001

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nissen Lane over Dillon Canal 129 is a concrete slab carrying Nissen Lane over Dillon Canal 129 in Beaverhead County, Montana. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesNissen Lane
CrossesDillon Canal 129
Location3M NE Dillon
RouteCounty Highway 1224
StateMontana
Coordinates45.23279, -112.58713
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 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 closed6.8 mi (11 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 Nissen Lane over Dillon Canal 129 built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nissen Lane over Dillon Canal 129 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 Nissen Lane over Dillon Canal 129 carry?

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

How long is Nissen Lane over Dillon Canal 129?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Nissen Lane over Dillon Canal 129?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.