US Bridges

Cb Route RD over Br Main Canal 036

Poor

Prairie County, Montana · 3M NE Fallon · Structure no. L40108001+04001

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
68 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cb Route RD over Br Main Canal 036 is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cb Route RD over Br Main Canal 036 in Prairie County, Montana. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 68 ft (20.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCb Route RD
CrossesBr Main Canal 036
Location3M NE Fallon
RouteCounty Highway 40108
StateMontana
Coordinates46.86106, -105.08072
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 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$125,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cb Route RD over Br Main Canal 036 built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cb Route RD over Br Main Canal 036 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 036 carry?

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

How long is Cb Route RD over Br Main Canal 036?

The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Cb Route RD over Br Main Canal 036?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.