US Bridges

S 200 over Middle Fk Dearborn River

Good

Lewis and Clark County, Montana · 25M NE Lincoln · Structure no. P00024097+09961

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
113 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,467
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 200 over Middle Fk Dearborn River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S 200 over Middle Fk Dearborn River in Lewis and Clark County, Montana. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 1,467 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,540 by 2043. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesS 200
CrossesMiddle Fk Dearborn River
Location25M NE Lincoln
RouteState Highway 200
StateMontana
Coordinates47.17215, -112.30679
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,467 (2023)
Projected traffic1,540 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Middle Fk Dearborn River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is S 200 over Middle Fk Dearborn River 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does S 200 over Middle Fk Dearborn River carry?

About 1,467 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is S 200 over Middle Fk Dearborn River?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns S 200 over Middle Fk Dearborn River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.