US Bridges

Skyline DR over Pablo Feeder Canal 040

Good

Lake County, Montana · 2M SE Polson · Structure no. L24017001+08001

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Skyline DR over Pablo Feeder Canal 040 is a concrete culvert carrying Skyline DR over Pablo Feeder Canal 040 in Lake County, Montana. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSkyline DR
CrossesPablo Feeder Canal 040
Location2M SE Polson
RouteCounty Highway 24199
StateMontana
Coordinates47.67026, -114.13468
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2025)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
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 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 Skyline DR over Pablo Feeder Canal 040 built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Skyline DR over Pablo Feeder Canal 040 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Skyline DR over Pablo Feeder Canal 040 carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Skyline DR over Pablo Feeder Canal 040?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m).

Who owns Skyline DR over Pablo Feeder Canal 040?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.