US Bridges

S 200 over Mill Coulee Creek

Good

Cascade County, Montana · 1M NE Sun River · Structure no. P00024139+00991

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,505
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 200 over Mill Coulee Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S 200 over Mill Coulee Creek in Cascade County, Montana. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 2,505 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,630 by 2043. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesS 200
CrossesMill Coulee Creek
Location1M NE Sun River
RouteState Highway 200
StateMontana
Coordinates47.54069, -111.70586
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,505 (2023)
Projected traffic2,630 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 200 over Mill Coulee Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is S 200 over Mill Coulee 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does S 200 over Mill Coulee Creek carry?

About 2,505 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is S 200 over Mill Coulee Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns S 200 over Mill Coulee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.