S 294 over Cottonwood Creek
FairMeagher County, Montana · 5M SW Martinsdale · Structure no. S00294022+05001
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old, rebuilt 1968
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 79 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 224
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S 294 over Cottonwood Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S 294 over Cottonwood Creek in Meagher County, Montana. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 77 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 224 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 249 by 2043. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S 294 over Cottonwood Creek built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.
What condition is S 294 over Cottonwood 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does S 294 over Cottonwood Creek carry?
About 224 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is S 294 over Cottonwood Creek?
The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns S 294 over Cottonwood Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.