S 244 over Drainage
FairPetroleum County, Montana · Flatwillow · Structure no. S00244012+03001
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1964
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 39 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 233
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S 244 over Drainage is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S 244 over Drainage in Petroleum County, Montana. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 90 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 233 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 245 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 72.1 mi (116 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S 244 over Drainage built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.
What condition is S 244 over Drainage 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does S 244 over Drainage carry?
About 233 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is S 244 over Drainage?
The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns S 244 over Drainage?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.