US Bridges

IRR - S 313 over Two Leggin Canal

Good

Big Horn County, Montana · 7M SW Hardin · Structure no. S00313007+08411

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
899
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR - S 313 over Two Leggin Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR - S 313 over Two Leggin Canal in Big Horn County, Montana. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 899 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 944 by 2043. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 80.2 mi (129 km).

CarriesIRR - S 313
CrossesTwo Leggin Canal
Location7M SW Hardin
RouteState Highway 313
StateMontana
Coordinates45.65066, -107.65718
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic899 (2023)
Projected traffic944 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed80.2 mi (129 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 IRR - S 313 over Two Leggin Canal built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR - S 313 over Two Leggin 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does IRR - S 313 over Two Leggin Canal carry?

About 899 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is IRR - S 313 over Two Leggin Canal?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns IRR - S 313 over Two Leggin Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.