Valley DR over Helena Valley Canal 074
GoodLewis and Clark County, Montana · 2M N East Helena · Structure no. L25049002+02001
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old, rebuilt 2023
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,914
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Valley DR over Helena Valley Canal 074 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Valley DR over Helena Valley Canal 074 in Lewis and Clark County, Montana. It was built in 2000 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 25 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 2,914 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,103 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Valley DR over Helena Valley Canal 074 built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.
What condition is Valley DR over Helena Valley Canal 074 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Valley DR over Helena Valley Canal 074 carry?
About 2,914 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is Valley DR over Helena Valley Canal 074?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Valley DR over Helena Valley Canal 074?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.