US Bridges

IRR - S 200 over Magpie Creek

Good

Sanders County, Montana · 5M SE Perma · Structure no. P00006101+02421

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,980
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR - S 200 over Magpie Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR - S 200 over Magpie Creek in Sanders County, Montana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Montana average of 47 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,980 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,079 by 2043. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesIRR - S 200
CrossesMagpie Creek
Location5M SE Perma
RouteState Highway 200
StateMontana
Coordinates47.32686, -114.47846
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,980 (2023)
Projected traffic2,079 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 IRR - S 200 over Magpie Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR - S 200 over Magpie Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does IRR - S 200 over Magpie Creek carry?

About 1,980 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is IRR - S 200 over Magpie Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns IRR - S 200 over Magpie Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.