S Billings Blvd over Yellowstone River
FairYellowstone County, Montana · 1M S Billings · Structure no. S00416000+03691
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 861 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,226
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S Billings Blvd over Yellowstone River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S Billings Blvd over Yellowstone River in Yellowstone County, Montana. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 9,226 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,687 by 2043. The structure is 861 ft (262.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S Billings Blvd over Yellowstone River built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is S Billings Blvd over Yellowstone 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does S Billings Blvd over Yellowstone River carry?
About 9,226 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is S Billings Blvd over Yellowstone River?
The structure is 861 ft (262.4 m) long with a longest span of 187 ft (57 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns S Billings Blvd over Yellowstone River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.