US Bridges

IRR - S 313 over Indian Service Canal

Fair

Big Horn County, Montana · 10M SW ST Xavier · Structure no. S00313035+00261

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
503
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR - S 313 over Indian Service Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR - S 313 over Indian Service Canal in Big Horn County, Montana. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 503 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 528 by 2043. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 80.2 mi (129 km).

CarriesIRR - S 313
CrossesIndian Service Canal
Location10M SW ST Xavier
RouteState Highway 313
StateMontana
Coordinates45.34736, -107.80225
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
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic503 (2023)
Projected traffic528 by 2043
Trucks9%
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 Indian Service Canal built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR - S 313 over Indian Service Canal 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 IRR - S 313 over Indian Service Canal carry?

About 503 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is IRR - S 313 over Indian Service Canal?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns IRR - S 313 over Indian Service Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.