S 243 over Beaver Creek Overflow
FairPhillips County, Montana · 1M N Saco · Structure no. S00243020+08001
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 147 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 188
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S 243 over Beaver Creek Overflow is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S 243 over Beaver Creek Overflow in Phillips County, Montana. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 188 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 197 by 2043. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 30 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S 243 over Beaver Creek Overflow built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is S 243 over Beaver Creek Overflow 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 243 over Beaver Creek Overflow carry?
About 188 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is S 243 over Beaver Creek Overflow?
The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns S 243 over Beaver Creek Overflow?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.