US Bridges

S 200 over Usrs Canal

Fair

Richland County, Montana · 3M SW Sidney · Structure no. P00051069+09531

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,556
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 200 over Usrs Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S 200 over Usrs Canal in Richland County, Montana. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 1,556 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,634 by 2043. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesS 200
CrossesUsrs Canal
Location3M SW Sidney
RouteState Highway 200
StateMontana
Coordinates47.689, -104.20286
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,556 (2023)
Projected traffic1,634 by 2043
Trucks4%
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 Usrs Canal built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is S 200 over Usrs Canal 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does S 200 over Usrs Canal carry?

About 1,556 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is S 200 over Usrs Canal?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns S 200 over Usrs Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.