S 200 over Clark Fork River
FairSanders County, Montana · Paradise · Structure no. P00006082+07591
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,110 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,009
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S 200 over Clark Fork River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S 200 over Clark Fork River in Sanders County, Montana. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 5 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 3,009 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,159 by 2043. The structure is 1,110 ft (338.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S 200 over Clark Fork River built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is S 200 over Clark Fork 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does S 200 over Clark Fork River carry?
About 3,009 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S 200 over Clark Fork River?
The structure is 1,110 ft (338.2 m) long with a longest span of 240 ft (73 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns S 200 over Clark Fork River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.