Frances Heights RD over Canal 033
GoodPondera County, Montana · 4M SW Valier · Structure no. L37003001+06001
- Built
- 2009
- 16 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 79 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Frances Heights RD over Canal 033 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Frances Heights RD over Canal 033 in Pondera County, Montana. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 79 ft (24 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Frances Heights RD over Canal 033 built?
It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.
What condition is Frances Heights RD over Canal 033 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 033 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Frances Heights RD over Canal 033?
The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (23 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Frances Heights RD over Canal 033?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.