IRR BIA RTE 130 over Swift Current Creek
FairGlacier County, Montana · 3 KM South of Babb · Structure no. 00000000000C119
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 1976
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 170 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Indian Affairs
About this bridge
IRR BIA RTE 130 over Swift Current Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR BIA RTE 130 over Swift Current Creek in Glacier County, Montana. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 59 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 5 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 351 by 2043. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IRR BIA RTE 130 over Swift Current Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.
What condition is IRR BIA RTE 130 over Swift Current 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 130 over Swift Current Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is IRR BIA RTE 130 over Swift Current Creek?
The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns IRR BIA RTE 130 over Swift Current Creek?
It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.