IRR BIA RTE 25 over Badger Creek
FairGlacier County, Montana · 8 KM North of Heart Butte · Structure no. 00000000000C145
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 117 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Indian Affairs
About this bridge
IRR BIA RTE 25 over Badger Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying IRR BIA RTE 25 over Badger Creek 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 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 24 by 2043. The structure is 117 ft (35.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 25 over Badger Creek built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is IRR BIA RTE 25 over Badger 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 25 over Badger Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is IRR BIA RTE 25 over Badger Creek?
The structure is 117 ft (35.8 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns IRR BIA RTE 25 over Badger Creek?
It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.