US Bridges

S 56th Street West over Bbwa Canal

Good

Yellowstone County, Montana · Billings-S 56th ST W · Structure no. 000000202404808

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,802
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 56th Street West over Bbwa Canal is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying S 56th Street West over Bbwa Canal in Yellowstone County, Montana. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 2,802 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,956 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 149 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesS 56th Street West
CrossesBbwa Canal
LocationBillings-S 56th ST W
RouteCounty Highway 56506
StateMontana
Coordinates45.7116, -108.65867
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width149 ft (45.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,802 (2023)
Projected traffic2,956 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 S 56th Street West over Bbwa Canal built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is S 56th Street West 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does S 56th Street West over Bbwa Canal carry?

About 2,802 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is S 56th Street West over Bbwa Canal?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 149 ft wide.

Who owns S 56th Street West over Bbwa Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.