US Bridges

S 32nd ST W over Bbwa Canal 115

Good

Yellowstone County, Montana · 2M SW Billings · Structure no. M56010000+03001

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,011
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 32nd ST W over Bbwa Canal 115 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying S 32nd ST W over Bbwa Canal 115 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 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 3,011 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,207 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesS 32nd ST W
CrossesBbwa Canal 115
Location2M SW Billings
RouteCity Street 56010
StateMontana
Coordinates45.74845, -108.59681
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 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 geometry6: Equal to 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.1 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,011 (2023)
Projected traffic3,207 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 S 32nd ST W over Bbwa Canal 115 built?

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

What condition is S 32nd ST W over Bbwa Canal 115 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 S 32nd ST W over Bbwa Canal 115 carry?

About 3,011 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is S 32nd ST W over Bbwa Canal 115?

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.1 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns S 32nd ST W over Bbwa Canal 115?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.