US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 1 over Two Medicine River

Fair

Glacier County, Montana · 16 KM South of Browning · Structure no. 00000000000C101

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
358 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 1 over Two Medicine River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR BIA RTE 1 over Two Medicine River in Glacier County, Montana. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2043. The structure is 358 ft (109.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 1
CrossesTwo Medicine River
Location16 KM South of Browning
RouteFederal Lands Road 1
StateMontana
Coordinates48.42683, -112.99053
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length358 ft (109.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2023)
Projected traffic1,300 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 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 1 over Two Medicine River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 1 over Two Medicine River 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 1 over Two Medicine River carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 1 over Two Medicine River?

The structure is 358 ft (109.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 1 over Two Medicine River?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.