US Bridges

Highline Canal RD over Huntley Main Canal 152

Fair

Yellowstone County, Montana · 1M NE Ballantine · Structure no. L56125009+02001

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
76
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Highline Canal RD over Huntley Main Canal 152 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Highline Canal RD over Huntley Main Canal 152 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 76 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesHighline Canal RD
CrossesHuntley Main Canal 152
Location1M NE Ballantine
RouteCounty Highway 56125
StateMontana
Coordinates45.95287, -108.12316
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic76 (2023)
Projected traffic80 by 2043
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 Highline Canal RD over Huntley Main Canal 152 built?

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

What condition is Highline Canal RD over Huntley Main Canal 152 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 Highline Canal RD over Huntley Main Canal 152 carry?

About 76 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Highline Canal RD over Huntley Main Canal 152?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Highline Canal RD over Huntley Main Canal 152?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.