US Bridges

S 200 over Alice Creek

Good

Lewis and Clark County, Montana · 9M NE Lincoln · Structure no. P00024082+08931

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,991
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 200 over Alice Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying S 200 over Alice Creek in Lewis and Clark 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 1,991 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,091 by 2043. The structure is 129 ft (39.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 106.3 mi (171 km).

Location

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CarriesS 200
CrossesAlice Creek
Location9M NE Lincoln
RouteState Highway 200
CountyLewis and Clark County
StateMontana
Coordinates47.02029, -112.46917
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length129 ft (39.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,991 (2023)
Projected traffic2,091 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed106.3 mi (171 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 200 over Alice Creek built?

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

What condition is S 200 over Alice 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does S 200 over Alice Creek carry?

About 1,991 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is S 200 over Alice Creek?

The structure is 129 ft (39.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns S 200 over Alice Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.