US Bridges

8 Mile RD over Harlem Canal 077

Good

Blaine County, Montana · 5M SE Zurich · Structure no. L03305013+00001

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

8 Mile RD over Harlem Canal 077 is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying 8 Mile RD over Harlem Canal 077 in Blaine County, Montana. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries8 Mile RD
CrossesHarlem Canal 077
Location5M SE Zurich
RouteCounty Highway 3300
StateMontana
Coordinates48.55752, -108.94831
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 closed6.2 mi (10 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 8 Mile RD over Harlem Canal 077 built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is 8 Mile RD over Harlem Canal 077 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does 8 Mile RD over Harlem Canal 077 carry?

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

How long is 8 Mile RD over Harlem Canal 077?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns 8 Mile RD over Harlem Canal 077?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.