US Bridges

US 89 over Greenfields South Canal

Good

Cascade County, Montana · 5M E Fairfield · Structure no. P00003017+09661

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,757
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 89 over Greenfields South Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 89 over Greenfields South Canal in Cascade County, Montana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 1,757 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,845 by 2043. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesUS 89
CrossesGreenfields South Canal
Location5M E Fairfield
RouteU.S. Route 89
StateMontana
Coordinates47.59651, -111.88557
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,757 (2023)
Projected traffic1,845 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 US 89 over Greenfields South Canal built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 89 over Greenfields South 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US 89 over Greenfields South Canal carry?

About 1,757 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 89 over Greenfields South Canal?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 89 over Greenfields South Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.