US Bridges

S 200 over Big Dry Creek

Fair

Garfield County, Montana · 13M E Jordan · Structure no. P00057226+04941

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
439 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
462
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 200 over Big Dry Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S 200 over Big Dry Creek in Garfield County, Montana. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger than the Montana average of 47 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 462 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 485 by 2043. The structure is 439 ft (133.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesS 200
CrossesBig Dry Creek
Location13M E Jordan
RouteState Highway 200
StateMontana
Coordinates47.329, -106.62658
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length439 ft (133.8 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic462 (2023)
Projected traffic485 by 2043
Trucks10%
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 Big Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is S 200 over Big Dry Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

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

About 462 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is S 200 over Big Dry Creek?

The structure is 439 ft (133.8 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns S 200 over Big Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.