US Bridges

County Road 317 over Usbr Main Canal 073

Fair

Dawson County, Montana · 4M NE Intake · Structure no. L11317003+01001

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
42
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 317 over Usbr Main Canal 073 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County Road 317 over Usbr Main Canal 073 in Dawson County, Montana. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 42 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 44 by 2043. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCounty Road 317
CrossesUsbr Main Canal 073
Location4M NE Intake
RouteCounty Highway 11317
StateMontana
Coordinates47.33983, -104.45701
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42 (2023)
Projected traffic44 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 317 over Usbr Main Canal 073 built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 317 over Usbr Main Canal 073 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 County Road 317 over Usbr Main Canal 073 carry?

About 42 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is County Road 317 over Usbr Main Canal 073?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 317 over Usbr Main Canal 073?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.