US Bridges

S 200 over N Fork Blackfoot River

Fair

Powell County, Montana · 4M SE Ovando · Structure no. P00024049+06571

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
182 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,959
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 200 over N Fork Blackfoot River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying S 200 over N Fork Blackfoot River in Powell County, Montana. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 69 years old, older 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 5 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 2,959 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,107 by 2043. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesS 200
CrossesN Fork Blackfoot River
Location4M SE Ovando
RouteState Highway 200
StateMontana
Coordinates47.00031, -113.03639
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,959 (2023)
Projected traffic3,107 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 200 over N Fork Blackfoot River built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is S 200 over N Fork Blackfoot River 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does S 200 over N Fork Blackfoot River carry?

About 2,959 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S 200 over N Fork Blackfoot River?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns S 200 over N Fork Blackfoot River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.