US Bridges

N Canal DR over Huntley Main Canal 104

Good

Yellowstone County, Montana · S Huntley · Structure no. L56018000+07001

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Canal DR over Huntley Main Canal 104 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying N Canal DR over Huntley Main Canal 104 in Yellowstone County, Montana. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 46 ft (14 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesN Canal DR
CrossesHuntley Main Canal 104
LocationS Huntley
RouteCounty Highway 56018
StateMontana
Coordinates45.89525, -108.30122
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating35.4 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2025)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 N Canal DR over Huntley Main Canal 104 built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Canal DR over Huntley Main Canal 104 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 N Canal DR over Huntley Main Canal 104 carry?

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

How long is N Canal DR over Huntley Main Canal 104?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns N Canal DR over Huntley Main Canal 104?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.