US Bridges

S 332 over Tongue River

Fair

Rosebud County, Montana · 20M N Ashland · Structure no. S00332039+06161

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
216 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
64
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 332 over Tongue River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S 332 over Tongue River in Rosebud County, Montana. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 64 vehicles a day, projected to reach 67 by 2043. The structure is 216 ft (65.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesS 332
CrossesTongue River
Location20M N Ashland
RouteCounty Highway 332
StateMontana
Coordinates45.83967, -106.2204
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length216 ft (65.7 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic64 (2023)
Projected traffic67 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 332 over Tongue River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is S 332 over Tongue River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does S 332 over Tongue River carry?

About 64 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is S 332 over Tongue River?

The structure is 216 ft (65.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns S 332 over Tongue River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.