US Bridges

S 91 over Boulder River Overflow

Poor

Sweet Grass County, Montana · Big Timber · Structure no. P00091002+06681

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,133
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 91 over Boulder River Overflow is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S 91 over Boulder River Overflow in Sweet Grass County, Montana. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 years old, older than the Montana average of 47 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 2,133 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,240 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesS 91
CrossesBoulder River Overflow
LocationBig Timber
RouteState Highway 91
StateMontana
Coordinates45.83461, -109.93522
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,133 (2023)
Projected traffic2,240 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 S 91 over Boulder River Overflow built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is S 91 over Boulder River Overflow in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does S 91 over Boulder River Overflow carry?

About 2,133 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S 91 over Boulder River Overflow?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns S 91 over Boulder River Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.