US Bridges

Giant Springs RD over Rivers Edge Trail

Good

Cascade County, Montana · Great Falls · Structure no. U05221000+09101

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,015
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Giant Springs RD over Rivers Edge Trail is a concrete culvert carrying Giant Springs RD over Rivers Edge Trail in Cascade County, Montana. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 1,015 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,081 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGiant Springs RD
CrossesRivers Edge Trail
LocationGreat Falls
RouteCounty Highway 73509
StateMontana
Coordinates47.53107, -111.23253
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,015 (2023)
Projected traffic1,081 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Giant Springs RD over Rivers Edge Trail built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Giant Springs RD over Rivers Edge Trail 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Giant Springs RD over Rivers Edge Trail carry?

About 1,015 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Giant Springs RD over Rivers Edge Trail?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m).

Who owns Giant Springs RD over Rivers Edge Trail?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.