US Bridges

Teton Canyon RD over Bynum Resevoir Canal 002

Good

Teton County, Montana · 15M W Choteau · Structure no. L50008011+01001

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
155
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Teton Canyon RD over Bynum Resevoir Canal 002 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Teton Canyon RD over Bynum Resevoir Canal 002 in Teton County, Montana. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 155 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 164 by 2043. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesTeton Canyon RD
CrossesBynum Resevoir Canal 002
Location15M W Choteau
RouteCounty Highway 50202
StateMontana
Coordinates47.88495, -112.48224
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 rating54 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic155 (2023)
Projected traffic164 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 Bynum Resevoir Canal 002 built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Teton Canyon RD over Bynum Resevoir Canal 002 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 Bynum Resevoir Canal 002 carry?

About 155 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Teton Canyon RD over Bynum Resevoir Canal 002?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Teton Canyon RD over Bynum Resevoir Canal 002?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.