US Bridges

S 56th ST W over Canyon Creek 073

Good

Yellowstone County, Montana · W Billings-S 56th ST W · Structure no. L56506003+02001

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,802
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 56th ST W over Canyon Creek 073 is a concrete tee beam carrying S 56th ST W over Canyon Creek 073 in Yellowstone County, Montana. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 2,802 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,956 by 2043. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesS 56th ST W
CrossesCanyon Creek 073
LocationW Billings-S 56th ST W
RouteCounty Highway 56506
StateMontana
Coordinates45.73707, -108.65876
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,802 (2023)
Projected traffic2,956 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 56th ST W over Canyon Creek 073 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is S 56th ST W over Canyon Creek 073 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does S 56th ST W over Canyon Creek 073 carry?

About 2,802 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is S 56th ST W over Canyon Creek 073?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns S 56th ST W over Canyon Creek 073?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.