S 244 over Yellow Water Cr-Elk CR
PoorPetroleum County, Montana · 5M S Winnett · Structure no. S00244018+05001
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 77 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 233
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S 244 over Yellow Water Cr-Elk CR is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S 244 over Yellow Water Cr-Elk CR in Petroleum County, Montana. It was built in 1948, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 233 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 245 by 2043. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 72.1 mi (116 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 244 over Yellow Water Cr-Elk CR built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.
What condition is S 244 over Yellow Water Cr-Elk CR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does S 244 over Yellow Water Cr-Elk CR carry?
About 233 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is S 244 over Yellow Water Cr-Elk CR?
The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns S 244 over Yellow Water Cr-Elk CR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.