US Bridges

Dearborn Canyon RD over Dearborn River 048

Good

Lewis and Clark County, Montana · 1M SW Bean Lake · Structure no. L25420002+01001

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
118
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dearborn Canyon RD over Dearborn River 048 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dearborn Canyon RD over Dearborn River 048 in Lewis and Clark County, Montana. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 118 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 124 by 2043. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesDearborn Canyon RD
CrossesDearborn River 048
Location1M SW Bean Lake
RouteCounty Highway 25420
StateMontana
Coordinates47.29424, -112.44703
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic118 (2023)
Projected traffic124 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Dearborn Canyon RD over Dearborn River 048 built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dearborn Canyon RD over Dearborn River 048 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Dearborn Canyon RD over Dearborn River 048 carry?

About 118 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Dearborn Canyon RD over Dearborn River 048?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Dearborn Canyon RD over Dearborn River 048?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.