IRR BIA RTE 205 over Upper Lodge Grass Creek
PoorPosted for loadBig Horn County, Montana · 6.8 KM NW JCT 205 & 418 · Structure no. 00000000000C223
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 12
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Indian Affairs
About this bridge
IRR BIA RTE 205 over Upper Lodge Grass Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying IRR BIA RTE 205 over Upper Lodge Grass Creek in Big Horn County, Montana. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 12 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 14 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.2 mi (105 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IRR BIA RTE 205 over Upper Lodge Grass Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is IRR BIA RTE 205 over Upper Lodge Grass Creek 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 205 over Upper Lodge Grass Creek carry?
About 12 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is IRR BIA RTE 205 over Upper Lodge Grass Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns IRR BIA RTE 205 over Upper Lodge Grass Creek?
It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.