US Bridges

Canal RD over Brazil Creek 079

Fair

Valley County, Montana · 3M W Glasgow · Structure no. L53582001+06001

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
123 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Canal RD over Brazil Creek 079 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Canal RD over Brazil Creek 079 in Valley County, Montana. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 6 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 123 ft (37.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCanal RD
CrossesBrazil Creek 079
Location3M W Glasgow
RouteCounty Highway 53422
StateMontana
Coordinates48.20503, -106.68583
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating55 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length123 ft (37.4 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$215,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Canal RD over Brazil Creek 079 built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Canal RD over Brazil Creek 079 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Canal RD over Brazil Creek 079 carry?

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

How long is Canal RD over Brazil Creek 079?

The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Canal RD over Brazil Creek 079?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.