US Bridges

Rail RD over Two Leggins Canal

Good

Big Horn County, Montana · 1M SW Hardin · Structure no. 000000202102259

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rail RD over Two Leggins Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rail RD over Two Leggins Canal in Big Horn County, Montana. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 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 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesRail RD
CrossesTwo Leggins Canal
Location1M SW Hardin
RouteCounty Highway 2307
StateMontana
Coordinates45.71462, -107.63808
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 closed123.7 mi (199 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 Rail RD over Two Leggins Canal built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rail RD over Two Leggins Canal 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Rail RD over Two Leggins Canal carry?

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

How long is Rail RD over Two Leggins Canal?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Rail RD over Two Leggins Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.