S 200 over Skull Creek
FairPosted for loadMcCone County, Montana · 18M W Brockway · Structure no. P00057249+07481
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 123 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 680
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S 200 over Skull Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S 200 over Skull Creek in McCone County, Montana. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 680 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 731 by 2043. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S 200 over Skull Creek built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is S 200 over Skull 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does S 200 over Skull Creek carry?
About 680 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is S 200 over Skull Creek?
The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns S 200 over Skull Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.