US Bridges

Frances Heights RD over Canal 034

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Pondera County, Montana · 3M W Valier · Structure no. 000000202003957

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Frances Heights RD over Canal 034 is a concrete culvert carrying Frances Heights RD over Canal 034 in Pondera County, Montana. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesFrances Heights RD
CrossesCanal 034
Location3M W Valier
RouteCounty Highway 3703
CountyPondera County
StateMontana
Coordinates48.29671, -112.31498
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2025)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Frances Heights RD over Canal 034 built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Frances Heights RD over Canal 034 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Frances Heights RD over Canal 034 carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Frances Heights RD over Canal 034?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Frances Heights RD over Canal 034?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.