US Bridges

6th LN NE over Greenfield Canal 042

Fair

Teton County, Montana · N Greenfield · Structure no. L50075002+08001

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

6th LN NE over Greenfield Canal 042 is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 6th LN NE over Greenfield Canal 042 in Teton County, Montana. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 56 years old, older than the Montana average of 47 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries6th LN NE
CrossesGreenfield Canal 042
LocationN Greenfield
RouteCounty Highway 50075
StateMontana
Coordinates47.64264, -111.85954
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 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 closed3.7 mi (6 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 6th LN NE over Greenfield Canal 042 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is 6th LN NE over Greenfield Canal 042 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does 6th LN NE over Greenfield Canal 042 carry?

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

How long is 6th LN NE over Greenfield Canal 042?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 6th LN NE over Greenfield Canal 042?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.