Canyon RD over Smith River 002
PoorPosted for loadMeagher County, Montana · 8M NW White Sulphur Spr · Structure no. L30105000+03001
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 47 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Canyon RD over Smith River 002 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Canyon RD over Smith River 002 in Meagher County, Montana. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older than the Montana average of 47 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. 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 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Canyon RD over Smith River 002 built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is Canyon RD over Smith River 002 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does Canyon RD over Smith River 002 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Canyon RD over Smith River 002?
The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Canyon RD over Smith River 002?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.