IRR - S 251 over Smoke Creek
PoorPosted for loadDaniels County, Montana · 11M S Flaxville · Structure no. S00251040+09001
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 1967
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 101
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IRR - S 251 over Smoke Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR - S 251 over Smoke Creek in Daniels County, Montana. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 71 years old, older than the Montana average of 47 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 101 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 106 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IRR - S 251 over Smoke Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.
What condition is IRR - S 251 over Smoke Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does IRR - S 251 over Smoke Creek carry?
About 101 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is IRR - S 251 over Smoke Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns IRR - S 251 over Smoke Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.