S 24 over Nelson Creek
FairMcCone County, Montana · 15M N Flowing Wells · Structure no. P00042014+06981
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 134 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 153
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S 24 over Nelson Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S 24 over Nelson Creek in McCone County, Montana. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Montana average of 47 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 153 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 161 by 2043. The structure is 134 ft (40.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S 24 over Nelson Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is S 24 over Nelson Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does S 24 over Nelson Creek carry?
About 153 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is S 24 over Nelson Creek?
The structure is 134 ft (40.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns S 24 over Nelson Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.