US Bridges

E I RD over Huntley Main Canal 144

Good

Yellowstone County, Montana · 2M NE Ballantine · Structure no. L56004002+07001

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E I RD over Huntley Main Canal 144 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying E I RD over Huntley Main Canal 144 in Yellowstone County, Montana. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 7 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 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesE I RD
CrossesHuntley Main Canal 144
Location2M NE Ballantine
RouteCounty Highway 56004
StateMontana
Coordinates45.95856, -108.11509
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 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 closed5 mi (8 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 E I RD over Huntley Main Canal 144 built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is E I RD over Huntley Main Canal 144 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does E I RD over Huntley Main Canal 144 carry?

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

How long is E I RD over Huntley Main Canal 144?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns E I RD over Huntley Main Canal 144?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.