US 191 over Box Elder Creek
PoorFergus County, Montana · 2M E Roy · Structure no. P00043037+09021
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old, rebuilt 1962
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 58 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 382
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 191 over Box Elder Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 191 over Box Elder Creek in Fergus County, Montana. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 83 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.
It carries about 382 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 401 by 2043. The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 93.8 mi (151 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 191 over Box Elder Creek built?
It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.
What condition is US 191 over Box Elder 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does US 191 over Box Elder Creek carry?
About 382 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US 191 over Box Elder Creek?
The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns US 191 over Box Elder Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.