US Bridges

Broadwater Ave over Bbwa Canal

Fair

Yellowstone County, Montana · Billings-Broadwater Ave · Structure no. U01006001+05001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,956
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broadwater Ave over Bbwa Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Broadwater Ave over Bbwa Canal in Yellowstone County, Montana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 7,956 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,354 by 2043. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBroadwater Ave
CrossesBbwa Canal
LocationBillings-Broadwater Ave
RouteCity Street 1006
CountyYellowstone County
StateMontana
Coordinates45.77697, -108.58679
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.7 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,956 (2023)
Projected traffic8,354 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Broadwater Ave over Bbwa Canal built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Broadwater Ave over Bbwa Canal 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Broadwater Ave over Bbwa Canal carry?

About 7,956 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Broadwater Ave over Bbwa Canal?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Broadwater Ave over Bbwa Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.