S 44 over Dupuyer Creek
GoodPondera County, Montana · 4M W Valier · Structure no. P00044009+03921
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 249 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 968
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S 44 over Dupuyer Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S 44 over Dupuyer 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 968 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,045 by 2043. The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.2 mi (105 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S 44 over Dupuyer Creek built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is S 44 over Dupuyer 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 Dupuyer Creek carry?
About 968 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is S 44 over Dupuyer Creek?
The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns S 44 over Dupuyer Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.