US Bridges

S 556-THOMPSON R R over Thompson River

Good

Sanders County, Montana · 30M SW Marion · Structure no. S00556033+00311

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
56
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 556-THOMPSON R R over Thompson River is a steel culvert carrying S 556-THOMPSON R R over Thompson River in Sanders County, Montana. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 56 vehicles a day, projected to reach 59 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesS 556-THOMPSON R R
CrossesThompson River
Location30M SW Marion
RouteCounty Highway 556
StateMontana
Coordinates47.9105, -115.04992
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56 (2023)
Projected traffic59 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 556-THOMPSON R R over Thompson River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is S 556-THOMPSON R R over Thompson River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does S 556-THOMPSON R R over Thompson River carry?

About 56 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is S 556-THOMPSON R R over Thompson River?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m).

Who owns S 556-THOMPSON R R over Thompson River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.