US Bridges

US 93 over Corvallis Canal

Good

Ravalli County, Montana · 1M N Hamilton · Structure no. P00007048+06151

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,714
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 93 over Corvallis Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 93 over Corvallis Canal in Ravalli County, Montana. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 14,714 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,965 by 2043. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 78.3 mi (126 km).

CarriesUS 93
CrossesCorvallis Canal
Location1M N Hamilton
RouteU.S. Route 93
StateMontana
Coordinates46.26566, -114.15708
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.2 m)
Roadway width87 ft (26.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,714 (2023)
Projected traffic15,965 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed78.3 mi (126 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 93 over Corvallis Canal built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 93 over Corvallis 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 93 over Corvallis Canal carry?

About 14,714 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 93 over Corvallis Canal?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns US 93 over Corvallis Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.