US Bridges

Grelck LN over Bbwa Canal

Good

Yellowstone County, Montana · Billings Heights · Structure no. 000000202204845

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grelck LN over Bbwa Canal is a concrete tee beam carrying Grelck LN over Bbwa Canal in Yellowstone County, Montana. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger than the Montana average of 47 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesGrelck LN
CrossesBbwa Canal
LocationBillings Heights
RouteCounty Highway 56736
StateMontana
Coordinates45.85366, -108.4558
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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 closed123.7 mi (199 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 Grelck LN over Bbwa Canal built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grelck LN over Bbwa Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Grelck LN over Bbwa Canal carry?

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

How long is Grelck LN over Bbwa Canal?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Grelck LN over Bbwa Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.