US Bridges

Whoopup Rd-Rd 248 over Int Whoopup Rd-I 94 001

Fair

Dawson County, Montana · 9M SW Glendive · Structure no. L11122000+04001

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
302 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
72
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whoopup Rd-Rd 248 over Int Whoopup Rd-I 94 001 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Whoopup Rd-Rd 248 over Int Whoopup Rd-I 94 001 in Dawson County, Montana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older than the Montana average of 47 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 72 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2043. The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long and 34 ft wide.

CarriesWhoopup Rd-Rd 248
CrossesInt Whoopup Rd-I 94 001
Location9M SW Glendive
RouteCounty Highway 11122
StateMontana
Coordinates47.00613, -104.83578
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length302 ft (92 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72 (2023)
Projected traffic76 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Whoopup Rd-Rd 248 over Int Whoopup Rd-I 94 001 built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Whoopup Rd-Rd 248 over Int Whoopup Rd-I 94 001 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Whoopup Rd-Rd 248 over Int Whoopup Rd-I 94 001 carry?

About 72 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Whoopup Rd-Rd 248 over Int Whoopup Rd-I 94 001?

The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Whoopup Rd-Rd 248 over Int Whoopup Rd-I 94 001?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.