US Bridges

Hesper RD over Canyon Creek 114

Fair

Yellowstone County, Montana · 7M NE Laurel · Structure no. L56526004+01001

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
117 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
522
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hesper RD over Canyon Creek 114 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Hesper RD over Canyon Creek 114 in Yellowstone County, Montana. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 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 522 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 613 by 2043. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHesper RD
CrossesCanyon Creek 114
Location7M NE Laurel
RouteCounty Highway 56526
StateMontana
Coordinates45.74063, -108.70095
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic522 (2023)
Projected traffic613 by 2043
Trucks2%
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 Hesper RD over Canyon Creek 114 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hesper RD over Canyon Creek 114 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 Hesper RD over Canyon Creek 114 carry?

About 522 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Hesper RD over Canyon Creek 114?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Hesper RD over Canyon Creek 114?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.