IRR BIA RTE 2 over Dawson Creek
PoorPosted for loadGlacier County, Montana · 2.4 KM SE of E.Glacier · Structure no. 00000000000C107
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Indian Affairs
About this bridge
IRR BIA RTE 2 over Dawson Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR BIA RTE 2 over Dawson Creek in Glacier County, Montana. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 93 years old, older than the Montana average of 47 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IRR BIA RTE 2 over Dawson Creek built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is IRR BIA RTE 2 over Dawson Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 2 over Dawson Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is IRR BIA RTE 2 over Dawson Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns IRR BIA RTE 2 over Dawson Creek?
It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.