County Road 055 over Dodson North Canal 013
PoorPosted for loadPhillips County, Montana · W Dodson · Structure no. L36178000+01001
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 055 over Dodson North Canal 013 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 055 over Dodson North Canal 013 in Phillips County, Montana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 5 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 19 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 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 055 over Dodson North Canal 013 built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 055 over Dodson North Canal 013 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does County Road 055 over Dodson North Canal 013 carry?
About 5 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is County Road 055 over Dodson North Canal 013?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 055 over Dodson North Canal 013?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.