Canal RD over Deadman Supply Canal
PoorWheatland County, Montana · 1.5M E Shawmut · Structure no. 000000202408098
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Canal RD over Deadman Supply Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Canal RD over Deadman Supply Canal in Wheatland County, Montana. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 4 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. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 14 ft wide.
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Canal RD over Deadman Supply Canal built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Canal RD over Deadman Supply Canal 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Canal RD over Deadman Supply Canal carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Canal RD over Deadman Supply Canal?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Canal RD over Deadman Supply Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.