US Bridges

S-282 Haab Lane over Prickly Pear Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Montana · 3M S Montana City · Structure no. 000000000007075

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
927
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-282 Haab Lane over Prickly Pear Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying S-282 Haab Lane over Prickly Pear Creek in Jefferson County, Montana. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 927 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 973 by 2043. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesS-282 Haab Lane
CrossesPrickly Pear Creek
Location3M S Montana City
RouteState Highway 282
StateMontana
Coordinates46.50148, -111.9526
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic927 (2023)
Projected traffic973 by 2043
Trucks4%
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-282 Haab Lane over Prickly Pear Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-282 Haab Lane over Prickly Pear 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does S-282 Haab Lane over Prickly Pear Creek carry?

About 927 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is S-282 Haab Lane over Prickly Pear Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns S-282 Haab Lane over Prickly Pear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.