US Bridges

Norris RD over Helena Valley Canal 114

GoodPosted for load

Lewis and Clark County, Montana · 4M NW Helena · Structure no. L25655002+03001

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
491
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Norris RD over Helena Valley Canal 114 is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Norris RD over Helena Valley Canal 114 in Lewis and Clark County, Montana. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 491 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 523 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNorris RD
CrossesHelena Valley Canal 114
Location4M NW Helena
RouteCounty Highway 25655
StateMontana
Coordinates46.67508, -112.05094
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic491 (2023)
Projected traffic523 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Norris RD over Helena Valley Canal 114 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Norris RD over Helena Valley Canal 114 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Norris RD over Helena Valley Canal 114 carry?

About 491 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Norris RD over Helena Valley Canal 114?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Norris RD over Helena Valley Canal 114?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.