US Bridges

IRR - S 13 over Manternach Coulee

Good

Daniels County, Montana · 2M S Scobey · Structure no. P00032048+01431

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
795
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR - S 13 over Manternach Coulee is a steel culvert carrying IRR - S 13 over Manternach 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 795 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 835 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesIRR - S 13
CrossesManternach Coulee
Location2M S Scobey
RouteState Highway 13
StateMontana
Coordinates48.74682, -105.42059
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic795 (2023)
Projected traffic835 by 2043
Trucks3%
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 Manternach Coulee built?

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

What condition is IRR - S 13 over Manternach 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 Manternach Coulee carry?

About 795 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is IRR - S 13 over Manternach Coulee?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m).

Who owns IRR - S 13 over Manternach Coulee?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.