US Bridges

IRR - Frontage 325 over Little Bighorn River 075

Fair

Big Horn County, Montana · 2M S Crow Agency · Structure no. L02325000+09001

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
163 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR - Frontage 325 over Little Bighorn River 075 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR - Frontage 325 over Little Bighorn River 075 in Big Horn County, Montana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 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 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesIRR - Frontage 325
CrossesLittle Bighorn River 075
Location2M S Crow Agency
RouteState Highway 2325
StateMontana
Coordinates45.56848, -107.45169
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2025)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
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 - Frontage 325 over Little Bighorn River 075 built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR - Frontage 325 over Little Bighorn River 075 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does IRR - Frontage 325 over Little Bighorn River 075 carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is IRR - Frontage 325 over Little Bighorn River 075?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns IRR - Frontage 325 over Little Bighorn River 075?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.