US 89 over Valier Canal
GoodPondera County, Montana · 3M NW Dupuyer · Structure no. P00003079+00401
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 83 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 470
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 89 over Valier Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 89 over Valier Canal in Pondera County, Montana. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 470 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 494 by 2043. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 64 mi (103 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 89 over Valier Canal built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 89 over Valier Canal 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does US 89 over Valier Canal carry?
About 470 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US 89 over Valier Canal?
The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns US 89 over Valier Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.