US Bridges

S 21 over RR

Good

Pondera County, Montana · Conrad · Structure no. P00021005+00501

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
223 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,725
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 21 over RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S 21 over RR in Pondera County, Montana. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 1,725 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,811 by 2043. The structure is 223 ft (67.9 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesS 21
CrossesRR
LocationConrad
RouteU.S. Route 21
StateMontana
Coordinates48.18061, -111.93788
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length223 ft (67.9 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,725 (2023)
Projected traffic1,811 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S 21 over RR built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is S 21 over RR 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does S 21 over RR carry?

About 1,725 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is S 21 over RR?

The structure is 223 ft (67.9 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns S 21 over RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.