US Bridges

S 141 over Blackfoot River

Fair

Powell County, Montana · 7M NE Helmville · Structure no. P00041032+04711

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
195 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,674
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 141 over Blackfoot River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S 141 over Blackfoot River in Powell County, Montana. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 6 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 1,674 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,967 by 2043. The structure is 195 ft (59.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesS 141
CrossesBlackfoot River
Location7M NE Helmville
RouteState Highway 141
StateMontana
Coordinates46.94175, -112.94755
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length195 ft (59.3 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,674 (2023)
Projected traffic1,967 by 2043
Trucks8%
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 S 141 over Blackfoot River built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is S 141 over 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does S 141 over Blackfoot River carry?

About 1,674 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is S 141 over Blackfoot River?

The structure is 195 ft (59.3 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns S 141 over Blackfoot River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.