US Bridges

S 88th ST W over Canyon Creek

Good

Yellowstone County, Montana · 6M W Billings · Structure no. S00532009+06001

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
785
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 88th ST W over Canyon Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying S 88th ST W over Canyon Creek in Yellowstone County, Montana. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 785 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 907 by 2043. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

CarriesS 88th ST W
CrossesCanyon Creek
Location6M W Billings
RouteState Highway 532
StateMontana
Coordinates45.76015, -108.74116
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic785 (2023)
Projected traffic907 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$135,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S 88th ST W over Canyon Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is S 88th ST W over Canyon Creek 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 88th ST W over Canyon Creek carry?

About 785 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is S 88th ST W over Canyon Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns S 88th ST W over Canyon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.