US Bridges

S 4th RD over Huntley Main Canal 146

Good

Yellowstone County, Montana · 1M NE Huntley · Structure no. L56035000+03001

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
79
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 4th RD over Huntley Main Canal 146 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying S 4th RD over Huntley Main Canal 146 in Yellowstone County, Montana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 79 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 83 by 2043. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesS 4th RD
CrossesHuntley Main Canal 146
Location1M NE Huntley
RouteCounty Highway 56035
StateMontana
Coordinates45.90651, -108.2797
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 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 rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic79 (2023)
Projected traffic83 by 2043
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 S 4th RD over Huntley Main Canal 146 built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is S 4th RD over Huntley Main Canal 146 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 S 4th RD over Huntley Main Canal 146 carry?

About 79 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is S 4th RD over Huntley Main Canal 146?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns S 4th RD over Huntley Main Canal 146?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.