US Bridges

Green Meadow DR over Helena Valley Canal

Good

Lewis and Clark County, Montana · 4M N Helena · Structure no. S00231003+06001

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,190
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Green Meadow DR over Helena Valley Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Green Meadow DR over Helena Valley Canal in Lewis and Clark County, Montana. It was built in 2000, 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 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 4,190 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,400 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesGreen Meadow DR
CrossesHelena Valley Canal
Location4M N Helena
RouteState Highway 5820
StateMontana
Coordinates46.67416, -112.05132
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,190 (2023)
Projected traffic4,400 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Green Meadow DR over Helena Valley Canal built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Green Meadow DR over Helena Valley Canal 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 Green Meadow DR over Helena Valley Canal carry?

About 4,190 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Green Meadow DR over Helena Valley Canal?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Green Meadow DR over Helena Valley Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.