US Bridges

Lower Canal RD over Huntley Main Canal 154

Fair

Yellowstone County, Montana · 3 NE Ballantine · Structure no. L56089001+06001

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lower Canal RD over Huntley Main Canal 154 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Lower Canal RD over Huntley Main Canal 154 in Yellowstone County, Montana. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 6 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 12 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 13 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesLower Canal RD
CrossesHuntley Main Canal 154
Location3 NE Ballantine
RouteCounty Highway 56089
StateMontana
Coordinates45.96434, -108.09067
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12 (2023)
Projected traffic13 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 Lower Canal RD over Huntley Main Canal 154 built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lower Canal RD over Huntley Main Canal 154 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Lower Canal RD over Huntley Main Canal 154 carry?

About 12 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Lower Canal RD over Huntley Main Canal 154?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Lower Canal RD over Huntley Main Canal 154?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.