Ryan Canyon RD over Beaverhead River 023
PoorPosted for loadBeaverhead County, Montana · 1.2M S Barretts Int · Structure no. L01559000+02001
- Built
- 1908
- 117 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 96 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 14
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ryan Canyon RD over Beaverhead River 023 is a steel truss - thru carrying Ryan Canyon RD over Beaverhead River 023 in Beaverhead County, Montana. It was built in 1908, so it is 117 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 14 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2043. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ryan Canyon RD over Beaverhead River 023 built?
It was built in 1908, making it 117 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ryan Canyon RD over Beaverhead River 023 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Ryan Canyon RD over Beaverhead River 023 carry?
About 14 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Ryan Canyon RD over Beaverhead River 023?
The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Ryan Canyon RD over Beaverhead River 023?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.