US Bridges

Virginia LN over Bbwa Canal

Good

Yellowstone County, Montana · Billings-Virginia LN · Structure no. U01015001+07301

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,881
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Virginia LN over Bbwa Canal is a concrete slab carrying Virginia 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 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 3,881 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,075 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesVirginia LN
CrossesBbwa Canal
LocationBillings-Virginia LN
RouteCity Street 1015
StateMontana
Coordinates45.79509, -108.52787
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,881 (2023)
Projected traffic4,075 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Virginia LN over Bbwa Canal built?

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

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

About 3,881 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Virginia LN over Bbwa Canal?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Virginia LN over Bbwa Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.