US Bridges

S 200 over Dugout Coulee

Good

Garfield County, Montana · 27M SW Jordan · Structure no. P00057187+08531

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
551
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 200 over Dugout Coulee is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S 200 over Dugout Coulee in Garfield County, Montana. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 551 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 579 by 2043. The structure is 91 ft (27.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesS 200
CrossesDugout Coulee
Location27M SW Jordan
RouteState Highway 200
StateMontana
Coordinates47.13636, -107.34367
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.8 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic551 (2023)
Projected traffic579 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 Dugout Coulee built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is S 200 over Dugout Coulee 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does S 200 over Dugout Coulee carry?

About 551 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is S 200 over Dugout Coulee?

The structure is 91 ft (27.8 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns S 200 over Dugout Coulee?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.