US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 13 over ST Mary Canal

Good

Glacier County, Montana · 32 KM NE of Babb · Structure no. 00000000000C142

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 13 over ST Mary Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying IRR BIA RTE 13 over ST Mary Canal in Glacier County, Montana. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12 by 2043. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 13
CrossesST Mary Canal
Location32 KM NE of Babb
RouteFederal Lands Road 13
StateMontana
Coordinates48.99065, -113.09483
Functional classRural Local

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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2023)
Projected traffic12 by 2043
Trucks10%
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR BIA RTE 13 over ST Mary Canal built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 13 over ST Mary Canal 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 13 over ST Mary Canal carry?

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

How long is IRR BIA RTE 13 over ST Mary Canal?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 13 over ST Mary Canal?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.