S 200 over Drainage
Dawson County, Montana · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- S 200 over Drainage in Dawson County, Montana, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the culvert, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 307 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2023).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 92 of the 109 inventoried bridges in Dawson County rated fair (84.4%); 9 (8.3%) are rated poor.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Culvert | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Steel culvert |
| Length | about 28 ft |
| Location | 5M NE Richey |
| NBI structure number | P00051032+03501 |
| Condition class | Fair |
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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