US Bridges

S Laurel RD over Bbwa Canal 028

Good

Yellowstone County, Montana · 3M E Laurel · Structure no. L56558001+03001

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Laurel RD over Bbwa Canal 028 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying S Laurel RD over Bbwa Canal 028 in Yellowstone County, Montana. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesS Laurel RD
CrossesBbwa Canal 028
Location3M E Laurel
RouteCounty Highway 56558
StateMontana
Coordinates45.66822, -108.70227
Functional classRural 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2025)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Laurel RD over Bbwa Canal 028 built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Laurel RD over Bbwa Canal 028 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does S Laurel RD over Bbwa Canal 028 carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is S Laurel RD over Bbwa Canal 028?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns S Laurel RD over Bbwa Canal 028?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.