Welch RD over Two Medicine Canal 016
GoodClosed to trafficGlacier County, Montana · 12M SW Cut Bank · Structure no. L18021002+00001
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 2024
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 48 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Welch RD over Two Medicine Canal 016 is a steel continuous culvert carrying Welch RD over Two Medicine Canal 016 in Glacier County, Montana. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2024, 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Welch RD over Two Medicine Canal 016 built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.
What condition is Welch RD over Two Medicine Canal 016 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Welch RD over Two Medicine Canal 016 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Welch RD over Two Medicine Canal 016?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Welch RD over Two Medicine Canal 016?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.