Fishing Access over Irrigation Canal
FairPosted for loadMadison County, Montana · 5M S Ennis · Structure no. 000000000007043
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- State
- Other State Agency
About this bridge
Fishing Access over Irrigation Canal is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fishing Access over Irrigation Canal in Madison County, Montana. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fishing Access over Irrigation Canal built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fishing Access over Irrigation Canal 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Fishing Access over Irrigation Canal carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Fishing Access over Irrigation Canal?
The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Fishing Access over Irrigation Canal?
It is owned by the Other State Agency.