US Bridges

Old HWY 312 over Bbwa Canal 166

Good

Yellowstone County, Montana · 4M NE Billings · Structure no. L56788005+04001

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,260
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old HWY 312 over Bbwa Canal 166 is a steel culvert carrying Old HWY 312 over Bbwa Canal 166 in Yellowstone County, Montana. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 11,260 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,823 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesOld HWY 312
CrossesBbwa Canal 166
Location4M NE Billings
RouteState Highway 56788
StateMontana
Coordinates45.85615, -108.44683
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,260 (2023)
Projected traffic11,823 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Old HWY 312 over Bbwa Canal 166 built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old HWY 312 over Bbwa Canal 166 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Old HWY 312 over Bbwa Canal 166 carry?

About 11,260 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old HWY 312 over Bbwa Canal 166?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m).

Who owns Old HWY 312 over Bbwa Canal 166?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.