Tampico RD over Vandalia South Canal 003
PoorValley County, Montana · NW Tampico · Structure no. L53401000+05001
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 39
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Tampico RD over Vandalia South Canal 003 is a steel culvert carrying Tampico RD over Vandalia South Canal 003 in Valley County, Montana. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Montana average of 47 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 39 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 41 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Tampico RD over Vandalia South Canal 003 built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is Tampico RD over Vandalia South Canal 003 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Tampico RD over Vandalia South Canal 003 carry?
About 39 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Tampico RD over Vandalia South Canal 003?
The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m).
Who owns Tampico RD over Vandalia South Canal 003?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.