US Bridges

S 200 over Blackfoot River

Fair

Missoula County, Montana · 4M E Bonner · Structure no. P00024005+05011

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
450 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
4,627
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 200 over Blackfoot River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S 200 over Blackfoot River in Missoula County, Montana. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 57 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 4,627 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,858 by 2043. The structure is 450 ft (137.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesS 200
CrossesBlackfoot River
Location4M E Bonner
RouteState Highway 200
StateMontana
Coordinates46.8932, -113.77661
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length450 ft (137.1 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,627 (2023)
Projected traffic4,858 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S 200 over Blackfoot River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is S 200 over Blackfoot 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does S 200 over Blackfoot River carry?

About 4,627 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S 200 over Blackfoot River?

The structure is 450 ft (137.1 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns S 200 over Blackfoot River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.