US Bridges

4th LN NE over Greenfield Canal 044

Fair

Teton County, Montana · 5M NE Fairfield · Structure no. L50216001+00001

Built
1982
43 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
61 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

4th LN NE over Greenfield Canal 044 is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 4th LN NE over Greenfield Canal 044 in Teton County, Montana. It was built in 1982 and reconstructed in 1997, 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 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 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries4th LN NE
CrossesGreenfield Canal 044
Location5M NE Fairfield
RouteCounty Highway 50041
StateMontana
Coordinates47.62614, -111.90197
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 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 4th LN NE over Greenfield Canal 044 built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is 4th LN NE over Greenfield Canal 044 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 4th LN NE over Greenfield Canal 044 carry?

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

How long is 4th LN NE over Greenfield Canal 044?

The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns 4th LN NE over Greenfield Canal 044?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.