S 248 over Drainage
Daniels County, Montana · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- S 248 over Drainage in Daniels County, Montana, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 8 (very good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 392 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2023).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 18 of the 33 inventoried bridges in Daniels County rated good (54.5%); 4 (12.1%) 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 February 2024, 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 | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Superstructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Substructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete tee beam |
| Length | about 86 ft |
| Location | 2 Miles West of Scobey |
| NBI structure number | 000000202406488 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | February 2024 |
| 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 Daniels County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irr - S 13 over Manternach Coulee | 1988 | 795 | Good |
| S 248 over Butte Creek | 2023 | 392 | Good |
| S 248 over Spring Creek | 2023 | 392 | Good |
| S248 over Drainage | 2024 | 392 | Good |
| S 248 over Poplar River | 1940 | 392 | Fair |
| S 248 over Drainage | 2007 | 392 | Good |
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