US Bridges

S 408 over Usrs Lat Ditch

Fair

Teton County, Montana · 1M W Fairfield · Structure no. S00408001+03001

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
394
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 408 over Usrs Lat Ditch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S 408 over Usrs Lat Ditch in Teton County, Montana. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 394 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 414 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 57.2 mi (92 km).

CarriesS 408
CrossesUsrs Lat Ditch
Location1M W Fairfield
RouteState Highway 408
StateMontana
Coordinates47.60931, -112.00419
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic394 (2023)
Projected traffic414 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed57.2 mi (92 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 408 over Usrs Lat Ditch built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is S 408 over Usrs Lat Ditch 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does S 408 over Usrs Lat Ditch carry?

About 394 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is S 408 over Usrs Lat Ditch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns S 408 over Usrs Lat Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.