US Bridges

S 48th ST W over Bbwa Canal 107

Good

Yellowstone County, Montana · 7M NE Laurel · Structure no. L56525003+09001

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
887
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 48th ST W over Bbwa Canal 107 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying S 48th ST W over Bbwa Canal 107 in Yellowstone County, Montana. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 887 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 945 by 2043. The structure is 69 ft (20.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesS 48th ST W
CrossesBbwa Canal 107
Location7M NE Laurel
RouteCounty Highway 56525
StateMontana
Coordinates45.72849, -108.63793
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (20.9 m)
Longest span69 ft (20.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic887 (2023)
Projected traffic945 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 48th ST W over Bbwa Canal 107 built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is S 48th ST W over Bbwa Canal 107 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 48th ST W over Bbwa Canal 107 carry?

About 887 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is S 48th ST W over Bbwa Canal 107?

The structure is 69 ft (20.9 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (20.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns S 48th ST W over Bbwa Canal 107?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.