US Bridges

S 300 over Fish Creek

Good

Golden Valley County, Montana · 1M S Ryegate · Structure no. S00300001+02001

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
172
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 300 over Fish Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying S 300 over Fish Creek in Golden Valley County, Montana. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 172 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 181 by 2043. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesS 300
CrossesFish Creek
Location1M S Ryegate
RouteState Highway 300
StateMontana
Coordinates46.27918, -109.2581
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic172 (2023)
Projected traffic181 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 300 over Fish Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is S 300 over Fish 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does S 300 over Fish Creek carry?

About 172 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is S 300 over Fish Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns S 300 over Fish Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.