US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 191 over Forty Mile Creek

Good

Glacier County, Montana · At Red Eagle Campground · Structure no. 00000000000C135

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 191 over Forty Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying IRR BIA RTE 191 over Forty Mile Creek in Glacier County, Montana. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Montana average of 47 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 191
CrossesForty Mile Creek
LocationAt Red Eagle Campground
RouteFederal Lands Road 191
StateMontana
Coordinates48.48896, -113.26272
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2023)
Projected traffic90 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 191 over Forty Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 191 over Forty Mile Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 191 over Forty Mile Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 191 over Forty Mile Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 191 over Forty Mile Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.