S 23 over Bennie Peer Creek
GoodRichland County, Montana · 7M SE Sidney · Structure no. P00026006+01411
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 92 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 700
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S 23 over Bennie Peer Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S 23 over Bennie Peer Creek in Richland County, Montana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Montana average of 47 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 700 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 809 by 2043. The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S 23 over Bennie Peer Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is S 23 over Bennie Peer Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does S 23 over Bennie Peer Creek carry?
About 700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is S 23 over Bennie Peer Creek?
The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns S 23 over Bennie Peer Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.