US Bridges

Hamilton Heights R over Bitterroot Canal 057

Good

Ravalli County, Montana · 3M SE Corvallis · Structure no. L41464000+03001

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hamilton Heights R over Bitterroot Canal 057 is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Hamilton Heights R over Bitterroot Canal 057 in Ravalli County, Montana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesHamilton Heights R
CrossesBitterroot Canal 057
Location3M SE Corvallis
RouteCounty Highway 41464
StateMontana
Coordinates46.27681, -114.05505
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 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 closed123.7 mi (199 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 Hamilton Heights R over Bitterroot Canal 057 built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hamilton Heights R over Bitterroot Canal 057 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Hamilton Heights R over Bitterroot Canal 057 carry?

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

How long is Hamilton Heights R over Bitterroot Canal 057?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Hamilton Heights R over Bitterroot Canal 057?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.