S 234 over Scotts Coulee
GoodHill County, Montana · 1M S Havre · Structure no. S00234000+03411
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old, rebuilt 2021
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 101 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,092
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S 234 over Scotts Coulee is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S 234 over Scotts Coulee in Hill County, Montana. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 49 years old, older 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,092 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,147 by 2043. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S 234 over Scotts Coulee built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.
What condition is S 234 over Scotts Coulee 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does S 234 over Scotts Coulee carry?
About 1,092 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is S 234 over Scotts Coulee?
The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns S 234 over Scotts Coulee?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.