US Bridges

Boyd Cooney Dam RD over Cooney Res Spillway 014

Fair

Carbon County, Montana · 7M W Boyd · Structure no. L05001008+05001

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
593
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Boyd Cooney Dam RD over Cooney Res Spillway 014 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Boyd Cooney Dam RD over Cooney Res Spillway 014 in Carbon County, Montana. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 6 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 593 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 623 by 2043. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

CarriesBoyd Cooney Dam RD
CrossesCooney Res Spillway 014
Location7M W Boyd
RouteCounty Highway 5001
StateMontana
Coordinates45.45319, -109.20311
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic593 (2023)
Projected traffic623 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 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 Boyd Cooney Dam RD over Cooney Res Spillway 014 built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Boyd Cooney Dam RD over Cooney Res Spillway 014 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 Boyd Cooney Dam RD over Cooney Res Spillway 014 carry?

About 593 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Boyd Cooney Dam RD over Cooney Res Spillway 014?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Boyd Cooney Dam RD over Cooney Res Spillway 014?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.