County Road 319 over Usbr Main Canal 071
Dawson County, Montana · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- County Road 319 over Usbr Main Canal 071 in Dawson County, Montana, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 46 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2023).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 8 of the 109 inventoried bridges in Dawson County rated good (7.3%); 9 (8.3%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated May 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 115 ft |
| Location | Intake |
| NBI structure number | L11318001+05001 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | May 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Montana department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Dawson County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| S 200s-towne St over Yellowstone River | 1958 | 8,821 | Fair |
| I 94 over Bad Route Creek | 1973 | 4,438 | Fair |
| I 94 over Cracker Box Creek | 1973 | 4,317 | Fair |
| I 94 over Clear Creek | 1973 | 4,317 | Poor |
| I 94 over Whoopup Creek | 1976 | 4,221 | Fair |
| I 94 over Sand Creek | 1976 | 4,221 | Fair |
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