US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 1 over Big Horn Canal

Good

Big Horn County, Montana · 16 KM W of Crow Agency · Structure no. 00000000000C227

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 1 over Big Horn Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying IRR BIA RTE 1 over Big Horn Canal in Big Horn County, Montana. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Montana average of 47 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 468 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 1
CrossesBig Horn Canal
Location16 KM W of Crow Agency
RouteFederal Lands Road 1
StateMontana
Coordinates45.62204, -107.62944
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2024)
Projected traffic468 by 2044
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Indian Affairs
Maintained byBureau of Indian Affairs
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 IRR BIA RTE 1 over Big Horn Canal built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 1 over Big Horn Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 1 over Big Horn Canal carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 1 over Big Horn Canal?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 1 over Big Horn Canal?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.