IRRC0UNTY Road 223 over Soap Creek 020
FairBig Horn County, Montana · 9M SW ST Xavier · Structure no. L02223000+02001
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 72 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
IRRC0UNTY Road 223 over Soap Creek 020 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying IRRC0UNTY Road 223 over Soap Creek 020 in Big Horn County, Montana. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 24 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 | 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 IRRC0UNTY Road 223 over Soap Creek 020 built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is IRRC0UNTY Road 223 over Soap Creek 020 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does IRRC0UNTY Road 223 over Soap Creek 020 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is IRRC0UNTY Road 223 over Soap Creek 020?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns IRRC0UNTY Road 223 over Soap Creek 020?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.