US Bridges

Alexander RD over Bbwa Canal 077

Good

Yellowstone County, Montana · 5M N Billings · Structure no. L56723001+01001

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alexander RD over Bbwa Canal 077 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Alexander RD over Bbwa Canal 077 in Yellowstone County, Montana. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 42 ft (12.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesAlexander RD
CrossesBbwa Canal 077
Location5M N Billings
RouteCounty Highway 56723
StateMontana
Coordinates45.85732, -108.48703
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 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.7 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 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 closed18 mi (29 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 Alexander RD over Bbwa Canal 077 built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alexander RD over Bbwa Canal 077 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 Alexander RD over Bbwa Canal 077 carry?

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

How long is Alexander RD over Bbwa Canal 077?

The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Alexander RD over Bbwa Canal 077?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.