US Bridges

S 565 over Greenfield South Canal

Fair

Teton County, Montana · 7M N Simms · Structure no. S00565006+06501

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
55 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
452
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 565 over Greenfield South Canal is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S 565 over Greenfield South Canal in Teton County, Montana. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1997, 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 452 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 475 by 2043. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesS 565
CrossesGreenfield South Canal
Location7M N Simms
RouteState Highway 565
StateMontana
Coordinates47.59189, -111.92285
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic452 (2023)
Projected traffic475 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 S 565 over Greenfield South Canal built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is S 565 over Greenfield South Canal 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does S 565 over Greenfield South Canal carry?

About 452 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S 565 over Greenfield South Canal?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns S 565 over Greenfield South Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.