US Bridges

9th LN NW over Spring Valley Canal 047

FairPosted for load

Teton County, Montana · 13M NW Fairfield · Structure no. L50087003+07001

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
71 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

9th LN NW over Spring Valley Canal 047 is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 9th LN NW over Spring Valley Canal 047 in Teton County, Montana. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 50 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Carries9th LN NW
CrossesSpring Valley Canal 047
Location13M NW Fairfield
RouteCounty Highway 50410
StateMontana
Coordinates47.61725, -112.17855
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2025)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 9th LN NW over Spring Valley Canal 047 built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is 9th LN NW over Spring Valley Canal 047 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does 9th LN NW over Spring Valley Canal 047 carry?

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

How long is 9th LN NW over Spring Valley Canal 047?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns 9th LN NW over Spring Valley Canal 047?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.