US Bridges

S 44 over Soberup Creek

Good

Pondera County, Montana · 8M W Valier · Structure no. P00044005+02631

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
114 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
836
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 44 over Soberup Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S 44 over Soberup Creek in Pondera 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 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 836 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 903 by 2043. The structure is 114 ft (34.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.2 mi (105 km).

CarriesS 44
CrossesSoberup Creek
Location8M W Valier
RouteState Highway 44
StateMontana
Coordinates48.30877, -112.42016
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.8 m)
Longest span112 ft (34 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic836 (2023)
Projected traffic903 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed65.2 mi (105 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 S 44 over Soberup Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is S 44 over Soberup Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does S 44 over Soberup Creek carry?

About 836 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is S 44 over Soberup Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.8 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns S 44 over Soberup Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.