US Bridges

S 12th RD over Huntley Main Canal 156

Fair

Yellowstone County, Montana · 6M NE Huntley · Structure no. L56053011+01001

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 12th RD over Huntley Main Canal 156 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S 12th RD over Huntley Main Canal 156 in Yellowstone County, Montana. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 49 years old, older than the Montana average of 47 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 9 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesS 12th RD
CrossesHuntley Main Canal 156
Location6M NE Huntley
RouteCounty Highway 56053
StateMontana
Coordinates45.93102, -108.1958
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9 (2023)
Projected traffic9 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 12th RD over Huntley Main Canal 156 built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is S 12th RD over Huntley Main Canal 156 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does S 12th RD over Huntley Main Canal 156 carry?

About 9 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is S 12th RD over Huntley Main Canal 156?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns S 12th RD over Huntley Main Canal 156?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.