US Bridges

S 213 over S Fork Milk River

Fair

Glacier County, Montana · 30M NW Santa Rita · Structure no. S00213035+07391

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
129
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 213 over S Fork Milk River is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying S 213 over S Fork Milk River in Glacier 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 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 129 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 135 by 2043. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesS 213
CrossesS Fork Milk River
Location30M NW Santa Rita
RouteState Highway 213
StateMontana
Coordinates48.95395, -112.75336
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic129 (2023)
Projected traffic135 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 213 over S Fork Milk River built?

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

What condition is S 213 over S Fork Milk River 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does S 213 over S Fork Milk River carry?

About 129 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is S 213 over S Fork Milk River?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns S 213 over S Fork Milk River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.