US Bridges

Sixmile RD over Broadwater Canal 016

Fair

Broadwater County, Montana · 2M N Toston · Structure no. L04414000+01001

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sixmile RD over Broadwater Canal 016 is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Sixmile RD over Broadwater Canal 016 in Broadwater County, Montana. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 49 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 23 ft (7 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSixmile RD
CrossesBroadwater Canal 016
Location2M N Toston
RouteCounty Highway 4414
StateMontana
Coordinates46.19553, -111.44716
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 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 closed5 mi (8 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 Sixmile RD over Broadwater Canal 016 built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Sixmile RD over Broadwater Canal 016 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Sixmile RD over Broadwater Canal 016 carry?

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

How long is Sixmile RD over Broadwater Canal 016?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Sixmile RD over Broadwater Canal 016?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.