72nd ST W over Canyon Creek 050
GoodYellowstone County, Montana · 5M SW Billings · Structure no. L56797004+02001
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 120 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,570
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
72nd ST W over Canyon Creek 050 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying 72nd ST W over Canyon Creek 050 in Yellowstone County, Montana. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older 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 5,570 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,545 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 72nd ST W over Canyon Creek 050 built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is 72nd ST W over Canyon Creek 050 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 72nd ST W over Canyon Creek 050 carry?
About 5,570 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is 72nd ST W over Canyon Creek 050?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns 72nd ST W over Canyon Creek 050?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.