US Bridges

S 396-SAVOY RD over Savoy Creek

Good

Blaine County, Montana · 2M SE Savoy · Structure no. S00396014+01001

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
79 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 396-SAVOY RD over Savoy Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying S 396-SAVOY RD over Savoy Creek in Blaine County, Montana. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Montana average of 47 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5 vehicles a day, roughly 60% of them trucks, projected to reach 5 by 2043. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesS 396-SAVOY RD
CrossesSavoy Creek
Location2M SE Savoy
RouteCounty Highway 396
StateMontana
Coordinates48.4631, -108.50304
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2023)
Projected traffic5 by 2043
Trucks60%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S 396-SAVOY RD over Savoy Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is S 396-SAVOY RD over Savoy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does S 396-SAVOY RD over Savoy Creek carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 60% are trucks.

How long is S 396-SAVOY RD over Savoy Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns S 396-SAVOY RD over Savoy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.