Canyon Creek RD over Canyon Creek 042
FairYellowstone County, Montana · 9M NW Laurel · Structure no. L56533002+07001
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Canyon Creek RD over Canyon Creek 042 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Canyon Creek RD over Canyon Creek 042 in Yellowstone County, Montana. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Canyon Creek RD over Canyon Creek 042 built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Canyon Creek RD over Canyon Creek 042 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Canyon Creek RD over Canyon Creek 042 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Canyon Creek RD over Canyon Creek 042?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Canyon Creek RD over Canyon Creek 042?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.