US Bridges

S 200 over Vail Creek-Stockpass

Good

Garfield County, Montana · 2M E Jordan · Structure no. P00057215+02121

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
520
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 200 over Vail Creek-Stockpass is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S 200 over Vail Creek-Stockpass in Garfield County, Montana. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 520 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 546 by 2043. The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesS 200
CrossesVail Creek-Stockpass
Location2M E Jordan
RouteState Highway 200
StateMontana
Coordinates47.33078, -106.86375
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length68 ft (20.8 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic520 (2023)
Projected traffic546 by 2043
Trucks9%
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 Vail Creek-Stockpass built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is S 200 over Vail Creek-Stockpass 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does S 200 over Vail Creek-Stockpass carry?

About 520 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is S 200 over Vail Creek-Stockpass?

The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns S 200 over Vail Creek-Stockpass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.