US Bridges

County Road 128 over Usbr Main Canal 089

Good

Richland County, Montana · 4M N Sidney · Structure no. L42238001+00001

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 128 over Usbr Main Canal 089 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County Road 128 over Usbr Main Canal 089 in Richland County, Montana. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 (17.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesCounty Road 128
CrossesUsbr Main Canal 089
Location4M N Sidney
RouteCounty Highway 42238
StateMontana
Coordinates47.76154, -104.14406
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.5 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 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 County Road 128 over Usbr Main Canal 089 built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 128 over Usbr Main Canal 089 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 128 over Usbr Main Canal 089 carry?

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

How long is County Road 128 over Usbr Main Canal 089?

The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 128 over Usbr Main Canal 089?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.