US Bridges

Danford RD over Canyon Creek Ditch 108

Fair

Yellowstone County, Montana · 5M SW Billings · Structure no. L56525005+04001

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1966
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
887
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Danford RD over Canyon Creek Ditch 108 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Danford RD over Canyon Creek Ditch 108 in Yellowstone County, Montana. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 87 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 887 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 945 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesDanford RD
CrossesCanyon Creek Ditch 108
Location5M SW Billings
RouteCounty Highway 56525
StateMontana
Coordinates45.71166, -108.6573
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 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 Danford RD over Canyon Creek Ditch 108 built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.

What condition is Danford RD over Canyon Creek Ditch 108 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 2023.

How much traffic does Danford RD over Canyon Creek Ditch 108 carry?

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

How long is Danford RD over Canyon Creek Ditch 108?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Danford RD over Canyon Creek Ditch 108?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.