US Bridges

Main ST over Usbr Main Canal 051

Good

Richland County, Montana · East Edge Savage · Structure no. L42341000+03001

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
132
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main ST over Usbr Main Canal 051 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Main ST over Usbr Main Canal 051 in Richland 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 132 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 139 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMain ST
CrossesUsbr Main Canal 051
LocationEast Edge Savage
RouteCounty Highway 42341
StateMontana
Coordinates47.45214, -104.33838
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic132 (2023)
Projected traffic139 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Main ST over Usbr Main Canal 051 built?

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

What condition is Main ST over Usbr Main Canal 051 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Main ST over Usbr Main Canal 051 carry?

About 132 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Main ST over Usbr Main Canal 051?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Main ST over Usbr Main Canal 051?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.