US Bridges

IRR - S 13 over Negro Coulee

Good

Daniels County, Montana · 5M S Scobey · Structure no. P00032045+00721

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
89 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
285
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR - S 13 over Negro Coulee is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR - S 13 over Negro Coulee in Daniels County, Montana. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 285 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 299 by 2043. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesIRR - S 13
CrossesNegro Coulee
Location5M S Scobey
RouteState Highway 13
StateMontana
Coordinates48.70534, -105.43693
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic285 (2023)
Projected traffic299 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 IRR - S 13 over Negro Coulee built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR - S 13 over Negro Coulee 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does IRR - S 13 over Negro Coulee carry?

About 285 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is IRR - S 13 over Negro Coulee?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns IRR - S 13 over Negro Coulee?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.