US Bridges

Shannon RD over Canyon Creek Ditch

Good

Yellowstone County, Montana · 2M E Laurel · Structure no. U06903002+06001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,855
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shannon RD over Canyon Creek Ditch is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Shannon RD over Canyon Creek Ditch 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 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 1,855 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,180 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesShannon RD
CrossesCanyon Creek Ditch
Location2M E Laurel
RouteCity Street 6903
StateMontana
Coordinates45.67954, -108.71982
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,855 (2023)
Projected traffic2,180 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Shannon RD over Canyon Creek Ditch built?

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

What condition is Shannon RD over Canyon Creek Ditch 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Shannon RD over Canyon Creek Ditch carry?

About 1,855 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Shannon RD over Canyon Creek Ditch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Shannon RD over Canyon Creek Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.