S 253 over Cedar Creek
PoorPrairie County, Montana · 9M NW Terry · Structure no. S00253009+08031
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 133 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 404
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S 253 over Cedar Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S 253 over Cedar Creek in Prairie County, Montana. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older than the Montana average of 47 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 404 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 475 by 2043. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S 253 over Cedar Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is S 253 over Cedar Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does S 253 over Cedar Creek carry?
About 404 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is S 253 over Cedar Creek?
The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns S 253 over Cedar Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.