US Bridges

S 248 over Drainage

Good

Daniels County, Montana · 2 Miles West of Scobey · Structure no. 000000202406488

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
392
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 248 over Drainage is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying S 248 over Drainage in Daniels County, Montana. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 392 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 412 by 2043. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesS 248
CrossesDrainage
Location2 Miles West of Scobey
RouteState Highway 248
StateMontana
Coordinates48.80014, -105.48621
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic392 (2023)
Projected traffic412 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 248 over Drainage built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is S 248 over Drainage 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does S 248 over Drainage carry?

About 392 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is S 248 over Drainage?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns S 248 over Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.