US Bridges

FWS 210 over Sand Creek

Good

Fergus County, Montana · 12.4 Miles East of US HWY · Structure no. 000061520-01680

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Fish and Wildlife

About this bridge

FWS 210 over Sand Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FWS 210 over Sand Creek in Fergus County, Montana. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2044. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

Location

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CarriesFWS 210
CrossesSand Creek
Location12.4 Miles East of US HWY
RouteFederal Lands Road 210
CountyFergus County
StateMontana
Coordinates47.59733, -108.51483
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2024)
Projected traffic10 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Fish and Wildlife
Maintained byBureau of Fish and Wildlife
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 FWS 210 over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is FWS 210 over Sand Creek 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 FWS 210 over Sand Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is FWS 210 over Sand Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns FWS 210 over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Fish and Wildlife.