US Bridges

John G Mine RD over Helena Valley Canal 116

GoodPosted for load

Lewis and Clark County, Montana · 6M NW Helena · Structure no. L25658000+05001

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
795
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

John G Mine RD over Helena Valley Canal 116 is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying John G Mine RD over Helena Valley Canal 116 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 795 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 847 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesJohn G Mine RD
CrossesHelena Valley Canal 116
Location6M NW Helena
RouteCounty Highway 25658
StateMontana
Coordinates46.68969, -112.04629
Functional classUrban Collector

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 rating21.1 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic795 (2023)
Projected traffic847 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 John G Mine RD over Helena Valley Canal 116 built?

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

What condition is John G Mine RD over Helena Valley Canal 116 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 John G Mine RD over Helena Valley Canal 116 carry?

About 795 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is John G Mine RD over Helena Valley Canal 116?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns John G Mine RD over Helena Valley Canal 116?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.