S 200 over Cemetery Coulee
PoorMcCone County, Montana · 14M W Brockway · Structure no. P00057253+00151
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 58 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 680
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S 200 over Cemetery Coulee is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S 200 over Cemetery Coulee 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 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 680 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 731 by 2043. The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long and 26 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S 200 over Cemetery Coulee built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is S 200 over Cemetery Coulee 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does S 200 over Cemetery Coulee carry?
About 680 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is S 200 over Cemetery Coulee?
The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns S 200 over Cemetery Coulee?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.