Valley DR over Big Ditch 111
GoodYellowstone County, Montana · Laurel-Valley DR · Structure no. M56069000+00201
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 937
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Valley DR over Big Ditch 111 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Valley DR over Big Ditch 111 in Yellowstone County, Montana. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 937 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 998 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Valley DR over Big Ditch 111 built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is Valley DR over Big Ditch 111 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Valley DR over Big Ditch 111 carry?
About 937 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Valley DR over Big Ditch 111?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Valley DR over Big Ditch 111?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.