US Bridges

Old HWY 312 over Bbwa Canal 167

Fair

Yellowstone County, Montana · 5M NE Billings · Structure no. L56788005+08001

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

About this bridge

Old HWY 312 over Bbwa Canal 167 is a steel culvert carrying Old HWY 312 over Bbwa Canal 167 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 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 11,260 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,823 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesOld HWY 312
CrossesBbwa Canal 167
Location5M NE Billings
RouteState Highway 56788
StateMontana
Coordinates45.86488, -108.43432
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 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 structure2
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 167 built?

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

What condition is Old HWY 312 over Bbwa Canal 167 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 Old HWY 312 over Bbwa Canal 167 carry?

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

How long is Old HWY 312 over Bbwa Canal 167?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns Old HWY 312 over Bbwa Canal 167?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.