US Bridges

IRR - S 313 over Overflow Ditch

Fair

Big Horn County, Montana · 7M SW Hardin · Structure no. S00313008+00411

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
899
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR - S 313 over Overflow Ditch is a steel culvert carrying IRR - S 313 over Overflow Ditch in Big Horn County, Montana. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 899 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 944 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 80.2 mi (129 km).

CarriesIRR - S 313
CrossesOverflow Ditch
Location7M SW Hardin
RouteState Highway 313
StateMontana
Coordinates45.64777, -107.65715
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic899 (2023)
Projected traffic944 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed80.2 mi (129 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 - S 313 over Overflow Ditch built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR - S 313 over Overflow Ditch 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 - S 313 over Overflow Ditch carry?

About 899 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is IRR - S 313 over Overflow Ditch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns IRR - S 313 over Overflow Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.