US Bridges

Cb Route RD over Br Main Canal 035

Poor

Prairie County, Montana · 3M NE Fallon · Structure no. L40108001+02001

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
65 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cb Route RD over Br Main Canal 035 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cb Route RD over Br Main Canal 035 in Prairie County, Montana. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 84 by 2043. The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCb Route RD
CrossesBr Main Canal 035
Location3M NE Fallon
RouteCounty Highway 40108
StateMontana
Coordinates46.85931, -105.08489
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length65 ft (19.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2023)
Projected traffic84 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$83,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cb Route RD over Br Main Canal 035 built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cb Route RD over Br Main Canal 035 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Cb Route RD over Br Main Canal 035 carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Cb Route RD over Br Main Canal 035?

The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Cb Route RD over Br Main Canal 035?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.