S 287 over Weber Irrigation Canal
Madison County, Montana · rated Poor in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- S 287 over Weber Irrigation Canal in Madison County, Montana, is rated in poor condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the substructure, rated 4 (poor condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 2,300 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2023).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 7 of the 98 inventoried bridges in Madison County rated poor (7.1%); 7 (7.1%) are rated poor.
- A poor rating means at least one major component - deck, superstructure, or substructure - is rated 4 or lower on FHWA's 0-9 scale. It does not by itself mean the bridge is unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or load-restricted by their owners.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 4 | Poor condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Timber stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 26 ft |
| Location | 2M SW Ennis |
| NBI structure number | P00029002+01331 |
| Condition class | Poor |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Montana department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Madison County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 287 over O`dell Creek | 2001 | 4,500 | Fair |
| US 287 over Madison River Overflow | 2001 | 4,500 | Good |
| US 287 over Madison River Overflow | 2001 | 4,500 | Good |
| US 287 over Madison River Overflow | 2001 | 4,500 | Good |
| US 287 over Madison River | 2001 | 4,500 | Fair |
| US 287 over South Willow Creek | 1934 | 4,102 | Poor |
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