US Bridges

S 200 over Drainage

Poor

Richland County, Montana · 2M NE Lambert · Structure no. 000000202508090

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
446
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 200 over Drainage is a steel culvert carrying S 200 over Drainage in Richland County, Montana. It was built in 1956, 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 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 446 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 468 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesS 200
CrossesDrainage
Location2M NE Lambert
RouteState Highway 200
StateMontana
Coordinates47.70303, -104.59456
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation*: *
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating—
Inventory rating—

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic446 (2023)
Projected traffic468 by 2043
Trucks14%
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 200 over Drainage built?

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

What condition is S 200 over Drainage 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does S 200 over Drainage carry?

About 446 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is S 200 over Drainage?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns S 200 over Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.