S 254 over Lower Seven Mile Creek
FairPosted for loadDawson County, Montana · 6M S Bloomfield · Structure no. S00254017+05001
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 321
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S 254 over Lower Seven Mile Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S 254 over Lower Seven Mile Creek in Dawson County, Montana. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 321 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 337 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S 254 over Lower Seven Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is S 254 over Lower Seven Mile Creek 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does S 254 over Lower Seven Mile Creek carry?
About 321 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is S 254 over Lower Seven Mile Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns S 254 over Lower Seven Mile Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.