US Bridges

Red Rock RD over Limekiln Canyon 022

Poor

Beaverhead County, Montana · 7M NW Dell · Structure no. L01309016+03001

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Red Rock RD over Limekiln Canyon 022 is a concrete slab carrying Red Rock RD over Limekiln Canyon 022 in Beaverhead County, Montana. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 years old, older than the Montana average of 47 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 64 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesRed Rock RD
CrossesLimekiln Canyon 022
Location7M NW Dell
RouteState Highway 1309
StateMontana
Coordinates44.81972, -112.76551
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2023)
Projected traffic64 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Red Rock RD over Limekiln Canyon 022 built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Red Rock RD over Limekiln Canyon 022 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Red Rock RD over Limekiln Canyon 022 carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Red Rock RD over Limekiln Canyon 022?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Red Rock RD over Limekiln Canyon 022?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.