US Bridges

Wicks LN over Bbwa Canal

Fair

Yellowstone County, Montana · Billings-Wicks LN · Structure no. U01012001+01501

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,387
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wicks LN over Bbwa Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Wicks LN over Bbwa Canal in Yellowstone County, Montana. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 10,387 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,906 by 2043. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWicks LN
CrossesBbwa Canal
LocationBillings-Wicks LN
RouteCity Street 1012
StateMontana
Coordinates45.82739, -108.48385
Functional classUrban Minor 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,387 (2023)
Projected traffic10,906 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Wicks LN over Bbwa Canal built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wicks LN 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 Wicks LN over Bbwa Canal carry?

About 10,387 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Wicks LN over Bbwa Canal?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Wicks LN over Bbwa Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.