US Bridges

Teton Canyon RD over Irrigation Canal 131

Good

Teton County, Montana · 8M W Choteau · Structure no. L50008003+06001

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
173
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Teton Canyon RD over Irrigation Canal 131 is a concrete culvert carrying Teton Canyon RD over Irrigation Canal 131 in Teton County, Montana. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 173 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 183 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesTeton Canyon RD
CrossesIrrigation Canal 131
Location8M W Choteau
RouteCounty Highway 50202
StateMontana
Coordinates47.88388, -112.32949
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic173 (2023)
Projected traffic183 by 2043
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 Teton Canyon RD over Irrigation Canal 131 built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Teton Canyon RD over Irrigation Canal 131 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 2023.

How much traffic does Teton Canyon RD over Irrigation Canal 131 carry?

About 173 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Teton Canyon RD over Irrigation Canal 131?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Teton Canyon RD over Irrigation Canal 131?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.