US Bridges

Shamrock DR over Bbwa Canal 039

Fair

Yellowstone County, Montana · Billings-Shamrock DR · Structure no. M56010000+00501

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shamrock DR over Bbwa Canal 039 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Shamrock DR over Bbwa Canal 039 in Yellowstone County, Montana. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesShamrock DR
CrossesBbwa Canal 039
LocationBillings-Shamrock DR
RouteCity Street 56010
StateMontana
Coordinates45.8086, -108.47981
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 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
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 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 closed1.2 mi (2 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$94,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Shamrock DR over Bbwa Canal 039 built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shamrock DR over Bbwa Canal 039 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Shamrock DR over Bbwa Canal 039 carry?

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

How long is Shamrock DR over Bbwa Canal 039?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Shamrock DR over Bbwa Canal 039?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.