Hilltop RD over Bbwa Canal
FairYellowstone County, Montana · Billings-Hilltop RD · Structure no. U01027001+09601
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 2012
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,274
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hilltop RD over Bbwa Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Hilltop RD over Bbwa Canal in Yellowstone County, Montana. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 65 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 8,274 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,688 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hilltop RD over Bbwa Canal built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.
What condition is Hilltop RD 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Hilltop RD over Bbwa Canal carry?
About 8,274 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Hilltop RD over Bbwa Canal?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns Hilltop RD over Bbwa Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.