S 201 over N Fork First Hay Creek
FairPosted for loadRichland County, Montana · 10M W Fairview · Structure no. S00201058+08001
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 76 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 856
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S 201 over N Fork First Hay Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S 201 over N Fork First Hay Creek in Richland County, Montana. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 856 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 899 by 2043. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S 201 over N Fork First Hay Creek built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.
What condition is S 201 over N Fork First Hay Creek 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does S 201 over N Fork First Hay Creek carry?
About 856 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is S 201 over N Fork First Hay Creek?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns S 201 over N Fork First Hay Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.