S 249 - Varney RD over Madison River
GoodMadison County, Montana · 8M S Ennis · Structure no. 000000202006492
- Built
- 2020
- 5 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 256 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 449
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
S 249 - Varney RD over Madison River is a steel truss - thru carrying S 249 - Varney RD over Madison River in Madison County, Montana. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 449 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 471 by 2043. The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S 249 - Varney RD over Madison River built?
It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.
What condition is S 249 - Varney RD over Madison 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does S 249 - Varney RD over Madison River carry?
About 449 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S 249 - Varney RD over Madison River?
The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long with a longest span of 250 ft (76.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns S 249 - Varney RD over Madison River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.