US Bridges

Conns Coulee RD over Sep Jens I 94 002

Fair

Prairie County, Montana · 2M SW Terry · Structure no. L40069002+02001

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
404 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Conns Coulee RD over Sep Jens I 94 002 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Conns Coulee RD over Sep Jens I 94 002 in Prairie County, Montana. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 404 ft (123.2 m) long and 32 ft wide.

CarriesConns Coulee RD
CrossesSep Jens I 94 002
Location2M SW Terry
RouteCounty Highway 40069
StateMontana
Coordinates46.76869, -105.34475
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length404 ft (123.2 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2025)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Conns Coulee RD over Sep Jens I 94 002 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Conns Coulee RD over Sep Jens I 94 002 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 Conns Coulee RD over Sep Jens I 94 002 carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Conns Coulee RD over Sep Jens I 94 002?

The structure is 404 ft (123.2 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Conns Coulee RD over Sep Jens I 94 002?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.