S 200 over Box Elder Creek
FairPetroleum County, Montana · 8M E Winnett · Structure no. P00057145+03141
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 184 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 539
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S 200 over Box Elder Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying S 200 over Box Elder Creek in Petroleum County, Montana. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 539 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 566 by 2043. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 31 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 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 | 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 200 over Box Elder Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is S 200 over Box Elder 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does S 200 over Box Elder Creek carry?
About 539 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is S 200 over Box Elder Creek?
The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns S 200 over Box Elder Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.