US Bridges

County Road 356 over Usbr Main Canal 006

Good

Richland County, Montana · 9M SW Savage · Structure no. L42356000+02001

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 356 over Usbr Main Canal 006 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County Road 356 over Usbr Main Canal 006 in Richland County, Montana. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCounty Road 356
CrossesUsbr Main Canal 006
Location9M SW Savage
RouteCounty Highway 42356
StateMontana
Coordinates47.35719, -104.44508
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation7: Better than 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 rating41 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 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 closed5 mi (8 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 356 over Usbr Main Canal 006 built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 356 over Usbr Main Canal 006 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 County Road 356 over Usbr Main Canal 006 carry?

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

How long is County Road 356 over Usbr Main Canal 006?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 356 over Usbr Main Canal 006?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.