S 294 over S Fork Musselshell River
FairMeagher County, Montana · Martinsdale · Structure no. S00294027+03001
- Built
- 2010
- 15 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 144 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 307
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S 294 over S Fork Musselshell River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S 294 over S Fork Musselshell River in Meagher County, Montana. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger 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 307 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 336 by 2043. The structure is 144 ft (43.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 78.3 mi (126 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 294 over S Fork Musselshell River built?
It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.
What condition is S 294 over S Fork Musselshell River 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does S 294 over S Fork Musselshell River carry?
About 307 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is S 294 over S Fork Musselshell River?
The structure is 144 ft (43.8 m) long with a longest span of 141 ft (43 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns S 294 over S Fork Musselshell River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.