US Bridges

S 248 over Drainage

Good

Daniels County, Montana · 2M W Scobey · Structure no. S00248043+08481

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
392
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 248 over Drainage is a steel culvert carrying S 248 over Drainage in Daniels County, Montana. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesS 248
CrossesDrainage
Location2M W Scobey
RouteState Highway 248
StateMontana
Coordinates48.79956, -105.47074
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$45,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S 248 over Drainage built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 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 August 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 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns S 248 over Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.