S 223 over Teton River
FairChouteau County, Montana · 3M NW Fort Benton · Structure no. S00223001+03001
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 299 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 541
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S 223 over Teton River is a concrete tee beam carrying S 223 over Teton River in Chouteau County, Montana. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older than the Montana average of 47 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 541 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 568 by 2043. The structure is 299 ft (91.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 70.2 mi (113 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S 223 over Teton River built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is S 223 over Teton River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.
How much traffic does S 223 over Teton River carry?
About 541 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.
How long is S 223 over Teton River?
The structure is 299 ft (91.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns S 223 over Teton River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.