US Bridges

S 200 over L-S Creek

Good

Garfield County, Montana · 14M E Jordan · Structure no. P00057227+05451

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
173 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
462
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 200 over L-S Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S 200 over L-S Creek in Garfield County, Montana. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 462 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 485 by 2043. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesS 200
CrossesL-S Creek
Location14M E Jordan
RouteState Highway 200
StateMontana
Coordinates47.33042, -106.60486
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length173 ft (52.7 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 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 L-S Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is S 200 over L-S 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does S 200 over L-S Creek carry?

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

How long is S 200 over L-S Creek?

The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns S 200 over L-S Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.