S 19 over Chippewa Creek
GoodFergus County, Montana · 3M N Grass Range · Structure no. P00061046+09561
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 82 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 483
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S 19 over Chippewa Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S 19 over Chippewa Creek in Fergus County, Montana. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 483 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 507 by 2043. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 S 19 over Chippewa Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is S 19 over Chippewa 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does S 19 over Chippewa Creek carry?
About 483 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is S 19 over Chippewa Creek?
The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns S 19 over Chippewa Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.