US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 131 over South Fork Peoples Creek

Fair

Blaine County, Montana · 4.2KM E JCT FAS 376 & 131 · Structure no. 00000000000C525

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 131 over South Fork Peoples Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR BIA RTE 131 over South Fork Peoples Creek in Blaine County, Montana. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 88 by 2044. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 131
CrossesSouth Fork Peoples Creek
Location4.2KM E JCT FAS 376 & 131
RouteFederal Lands Road 131
StateMontana
Coordinates48.16275, -108.66072
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2024)
Projected traffic88 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Indian Affairs
Maintained byBureau of Indian Affairs
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 BIA RTE 131 over South Fork Peoples Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 131 over South Fork Peoples Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 131 over South Fork Peoples Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 131 over South Fork Peoples Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 131 over South Fork Peoples Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.