IRR BIA RTE 2 over S Frk Two Medicine River
FairGlacier County, Montana · 6.4 KM SE of E Glacier Pk · Structure no. 00000000000C106
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 1965
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 170 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Indian Affairs
About this bridge
IRR BIA RTE 2 over S Frk Two Medicine River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR BIA RTE 2 over S Frk Two Medicine River in Glacier County, Montana. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1965, 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 88 by 2043. The structure is 170 ft (51.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IRR BIA RTE 2 over S Frk Two Medicine River built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.
What condition is IRR BIA RTE 2 over S Frk 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 2 over S Frk Two Medicine River carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is IRR BIA RTE 2 over S Frk Two Medicine River?
The structure is 170 ft (51.7 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns IRR BIA RTE 2 over S Frk Two Medicine River?
It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.