US Bridges

Skyline DR over Pablo 3A Canal 038

Good

Lake County, Montana · 4M S Polson · Structure no. L24065002+02001

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Skyline DR over Pablo 3A Canal 038 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Skyline DR over Pablo 3A Canal 038 in Lake County, Montana. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSkyline DR
CrossesPablo 3A Canal 038
Location4M S Polson
RouteCounty Highway 24233
StateMontana
Coordinates47.6206, -114.13456
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 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 closed3.7 mi (6 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 3A Canal 038 built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Skyline DR over Pablo 3A Canal 038 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Skyline DR over Pablo 3A Canal 038 carry?

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

How long is Skyline DR over Pablo 3A Canal 038?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Skyline DR over Pablo 3A Canal 038?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.