US Bridges

Arlington Ave SW over City County Drain 049

Fair

Yellowstone County, Montana · Billings-Arlington Ave · Structure no. M56010000+06001

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arlington Ave SW over City County Drain 049 is a concrete culvert carrying Arlington Ave SW over City County Drain 049 in Yellowstone County, Montana. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesArlington Ave SW
CrossesCity County Drain 049
LocationBillings-Arlington Ave
RouteCity Street 56010
StateMontana
Coordinates45.75523, -108.52016
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 and pedestrian
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Arlington Ave SW over City County Drain 049 built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Arlington Ave SW over City County Drain 049 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 Arlington Ave SW over City County Drain 049 carry?

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

How long is Arlington Ave SW over City County Drain 049?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns Arlington Ave SW over City County Drain 049?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.