Back Loop RD over Little Bighorn River 023
GoodBig Horn County, Montana · 1M N Wyola · Structure no. L02266000+04001
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 87 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Back Loop RD over Little Bighorn River 023 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Back Loop RD over Little Bighorn River 023 in Big Horn County, Montana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Back Loop RD over Little Bighorn River 023 built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Back Loop RD over Little Bighorn River 023 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Back Loop RD over Little Bighorn River 023 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Back Loop RD over Little Bighorn River 023?
The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Back Loop RD over Little Bighorn River 023?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.