US Bridges

US 89 over S Fk Dry Fk Marias River

Good

Pondera County, Montana · 5M SE Dupuyer · Structure no. P00003067+06141

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
518
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 89 over S Fk Dry Fk Marias River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US 89 over S Fk Dry Fk Marias River in Pondera County, Montana. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger than the Montana average of 47 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 518 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 544 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesUS 89
CrossesS Fk Dry Fk Marias River
Location5M SE Dupuyer
RouteU.S. Route 89
StateMontana
Coordinates48.13506, -112.39061
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic518 (2023)
Projected traffic544 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 US 89 over S Fk Dry Fk Marias River built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 89 over S Fk Dry Fk Marias River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does US 89 over S Fk Dry Fk Marias River carry?

About 518 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 89 over S Fk Dry Fk Marias River?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US 89 over S Fk Dry Fk Marias River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.