US Bridges

S 1 over Abandoned Railroad

Fair

Granite County, Montana · Drummond · Structure no. P00019063+04351

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,354
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 1 over Abandoned Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S 1 over Abandoned Railroad in Granite County, Montana. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 5 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 1,354 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,456 by 2043. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesS 1
CrossesAbandoned Railroad
LocationDrummond
RouteState Highway 1
StateMontana
Coordinates46.66489, -113.15565
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,354 (2023)
Projected traffic1,456 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S 1 over Abandoned Railroad built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is S 1 over Abandoned Railroad 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does S 1 over Abandoned Railroad carry?

About 1,354 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is S 1 over Abandoned Railroad?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns S 1 over Abandoned Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.