US Bridges

S 446 over RR

Fair

Rosebud County, Montana · 1M W Rosebud · Structure no. S00446001+01391

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
205 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
257
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 446 over RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S 446 over RR in Rosebud County, Montana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 257 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2043. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 55.3 mi (89 km).

CarriesS 446
CrossesRR
Location1M W Rosebud
RouteState Highway 446
StateMontana
Coordinates46.27299, -106.46425
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length205 ft (62.5 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic257 (2023)
Projected traffic270 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed55.3 mi (89 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S 446 over RR built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is S 446 over RR 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does S 446 over RR carry?

About 257 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is S 446 over RR?

The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns S 446 over RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.