US Bridges

Bernhardt RD over Drainage Ditch 191

Good

Yellowstone County, Montana · Laurel-Bernhardt RD · Structure no. M56069000+00701

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
122
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bernhardt RD over Drainage Ditch 191 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Bernhardt RD over Drainage Ditch 191 in Yellowstone County, Montana. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 122 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesBernhardt RD
CrossesDrainage Ditch 191
LocationLaurel-Bernhardt RD
RouteCity Street 56069
StateMontana
Coordinates45.66094, -108.76107
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic122 (2023)
Projected traffic130 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Bernhardt RD over Drainage Ditch 191 built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bernhardt RD over Drainage Ditch 191 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 Bernhardt RD over Drainage Ditch 191 carry?

About 122 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Bernhardt RD over Drainage Ditch 191?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Bernhardt RD over Drainage Ditch 191?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.