US Bridges

Taylor Avenue over Cains Coulee 097

Fair

Dawson County, Montana · Glendive-S Taylor Ave · Structure no. M11050000+00701

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,562
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Taylor Avenue over Cains Coulee 097 is a steel culvert carrying Taylor Avenue over Cains Coulee 097 in Dawson County, Montana. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 1,562 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,781 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesTaylor Avenue
CrossesCains Coulee 097
LocationGlendive-S Taylor Ave
RouteCity Street 5010
CountyDawson County
StateMontana
Coordinates47.09428, -104.71356
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,562 (2023)
Projected traffic1,781 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Taylor Avenue over Cains Coulee 097 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Taylor Avenue over Cains Coulee 097 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Taylor Avenue over Cains Coulee 097 carry?

About 1,562 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Taylor Avenue over Cains Coulee 097?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m).

Who owns Taylor Avenue over Cains Coulee 097?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.