US Bridges

S 200 over Mcdonald Creek

Good

Fergus County, Montana · 4M NE Grass Range · Structure no. P00057117+01731

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
553
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 200 over Mcdonald Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S 200 over Mcdonald Creek in Fergus County, Montana. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 553 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 581 by 2043. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesS 200
CrossesMcdonald Creek
Location4M NE Grass Range
RouteState Highway 200
StateMontana
Coordinates47.05764, -108.72967
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic553 (2023)
Projected traffic581 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S 200 over Mcdonald Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is S 200 over Mcdonald 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 S 200 over Mcdonald Creek carry?

About 553 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is S 200 over Mcdonald Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns S 200 over Mcdonald Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.