US Bridges

S 200-JORDAN Ave over Big Dry Creek

Good

Garfield County, Montana · South Edge Jordan · Structure no. P00057212+03761

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
156 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,078
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 200-JORDAN Ave over Big Dry Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S 200-JORDAN Ave over Big Dry Creek in Garfield County, Montana. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 1,078 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,132 by 2043. The structure is 156 ft (47.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesS 200-JORDAN Ave
CrossesBig Dry Creek
LocationSouth Edge Jordan
RouteState Highway 200
StateMontana
Coordinates47.31558, -106.90971
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 inspectionApril 2023
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length156 ft (47.7 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,078 (2023)
Projected traffic1,132 by 2043
Trucks4%
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-JORDAN Ave over Big Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is S 200-JORDAN Ave over Big Dry 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does S 200-JORDAN Ave over Big Dry Creek carry?

About 1,078 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is S 200-JORDAN Ave over Big Dry Creek?

The structure is 156 ft (47.7 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns S 200-JORDAN Ave over Big Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.