US Bridges

County Road 127 over Usbr Main Canal 053

Good

Richland County, Montana · 2M N Sidney · Structure no. L42206001+00001

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 127 over Usbr Main Canal 053 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County Road 127 over Usbr Main Canal 053 in Richland County, Montana. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 67 ft (20.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCounty Road 127
CrossesUsbr Main Canal 053
Location2M N Sidney
RouteCounty Highway 42206
StateMontana
Coordinates47.74711, -104.15622
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length67 ft (20.5 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 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 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 127 over Usbr Main Canal 053 built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 127 over Usbr Main Canal 053 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 127 over Usbr Main Canal 053 carry?

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

How long is County Road 127 over Usbr Main Canal 053?

The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 127 over Usbr Main Canal 053?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.