US Bridges

S 201-1st ST W over Usrs Canal

Fair

Richland County, Montana · Fairview · Structure no. S00201069+03001

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
51 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,024
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 201-1st ST W over Usrs Canal is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S 201-1st ST W over Usrs Canal in Richland County, Montana. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 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 1,024 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,116 by 2043. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesS 201-1st ST W
CrossesUsrs Canal
LocationFairview
RouteState Highway 201
CountyRichland County
StateMontana
Coordinates47.85632, -104.04893
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,024 (2023)
Projected traffic1,116 by 2043
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 201-1st ST W over Usrs Canal built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is S 201-1st ST W 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does S 201-1st ST W over Usrs Canal carry?

About 1,024 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is S 201-1st ST W over Usrs Canal?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns S 201-1st ST W over Usrs Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.