US Bridges

King Ave W over Canyon Creek

Fair

Yellowstone County, Montana · 5M W Billings · Structure no. S00532010+06381

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
785
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

King Ave W over Canyon Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying King Ave W over Canyon Creek in Yellowstone County, Montana. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 785 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 907 by 2043. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

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CarriesKing Ave W
CrossesCanyon Creek
Location5M W Billings
RouteState Highway 532
CountyYellowstone County
StateMontana
Coordinates45.75522, -108.72673
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 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$143,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was King Ave W over Canyon Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is King Ave W over Canyon Creek 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 King Ave W over Canyon Creek carry?

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

How long is King Ave W over Canyon Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns King Ave W over Canyon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.