US Bridges

S 200 over Stockpass

Poor

Lewis and Clark County, Montana · 23M SW Simms · Structure no. P00024104+02001

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,432
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 200 over Stockpass is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S 200 over Stockpass in Lewis and Clark County, Montana. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 76 years old, older than the Montana average of 47 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,432 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,504 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.1 mi (63 km).

CarriesS 200
CrossesStockpass
Location23M SW Simms
RouteState Highway 200
StateMontana
Coordinates47.24124, -112.22497
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,432 (2023)
Projected traffic1,504 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed39.1 mi (63 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S 200 over Stockpass built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is S 200 over Stockpass in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does S 200 over Stockpass carry?

About 1,432 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is S 200 over Stockpass?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns S 200 over Stockpass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.