Lincoln RD W over Canyon Creek
FairLewis and Clark County, Montana · 5M NW Canyon Creek · Structure no. S00279017+09161
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 59 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 501
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lincoln RD W over Canyon Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lincoln RD W over Canyon Creek in Lewis and Clark County, Montana. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 76 years old, older than the Montana average of 47 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 501 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 526 by 2043. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lincoln RD W over Canyon Creek built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is Lincoln RD W over Canyon Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does Lincoln RD W over Canyon Creek carry?
About 501 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Lincoln RD W over Canyon Creek?
The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Lincoln RD W over Canyon Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.