S 200 over Box Elder Creek
Petroleum County, Montana · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- S 200 over Box Elder Creek in Petroleum County, Montana, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 539 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2023).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 14 of the 26 inventoried bridges in Petroleum County rated fair (53.8%); 4 (15.4%) 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 April 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- 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 (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Superstructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete tee beam |
| Length | about 184 ft |
| Location | 8M E Winnett |
| NBI structure number | P00057145+03141 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | April 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 Petroleum County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| S 244 over Mcdonald Creek | 1941 | 245 | Fair |
| S 244 over Pike Creek | 1939 | 233 | Fair |
| S 244 over Drainage | 1935 | 233 | Fair |
| S 244 over Yellow Water Cr-elk CR | 1948 | 233 | Poor |
| S 244 over Drainage | 1940 | 208 | Fair |
| S 244 over Flatwillow Creek | 1939 | 208 | Fair |
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