IRR BIA RTE 16 over Lodge Grass Creek
FairBig Horn County, Montana · At Lodge Grass · Structure no. 00000000000C203
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 60 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Indian Affairs
About this bridge
IRR BIA RTE 16 over Lodge Grass Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying IRR BIA RTE 16 over Lodge Grass Creek in Big Horn County, Montana. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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.
It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 351 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 IRR BIA RTE 16 over Lodge Grass Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is IRR BIA RTE 16 over Lodge Grass Creek 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 16 over Lodge Grass Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is IRR BIA RTE 16 over Lodge Grass Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns IRR BIA RTE 16 over Lodge Grass Creek?
It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.