Warman Loop over Bighorn Canal 018
FairBig Horn County, Montana · 3M NE Fort Smith · Structure no. L02224003+09001
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 45 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Warman Loop over Bighorn Canal 018 is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Warman Loop over Bighorn Canal 018 in Big Horn County, Montana. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Warman Loop over Bighorn Canal 018 built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Warman Loop over Bighorn Canal 018 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 2024.
How much traffic does Warman Loop over Bighorn Canal 018 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Warman Loop over Bighorn Canal 018?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Warman Loop over Bighorn Canal 018?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.