S 248 over W Fork Poplar River
FairPosted for loadValley County, Montana · NE of Richland · Structure no. S00248017+01721
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 201 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 194
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S 248 over W Fork Poplar River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S 248 over W Fork Poplar River in Valley County, Montana. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 194 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 204 by 2043. The structure is 201 ft (61.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S 248 over W Fork Poplar River built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.
What condition is S 248 over W Fork Poplar 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 2024.
How much traffic does S 248 over W Fork Poplar River carry?
About 194 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is S 248 over W Fork Poplar River?
The structure is 201 ft (61.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns S 248 over W Fork Poplar River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.