US Bridges

Carrigan LN over East Bench Canal 061

FairPosted for load

Beaverhead County, Montana · 4M E Barretts Int · Structure no. L01241003+04001

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
69 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carrigan LN over East Bench Canal 061 is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Carrigan LN over East Bench Canal 061 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 69 ft (21 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCarrigan LN
CrossesEast Bench Canal 061
Location4M E Barretts Int
RouteCounty Highway 1241
StateMontana
Coordinates45.13575, -112.68213
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2025)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Carrigan LN over East Bench Canal 061 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carrigan LN over East Bench Canal 061 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Carrigan LN over East Bench Canal 061 carry?

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

How long is Carrigan LN over East Bench Canal 061?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Carrigan LN over East Bench Canal 061?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.