US Bridges

Irrcounty Road 227 over ST Mary Canal 058

Good

Glacier County, Montana · NE Babb · Structure no. L18227000+01001

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
61 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Irrcounty Road 227 over ST Mary Canal 058 is a concrete continuous slab carrying Irrcounty Road 227 over ST Mary Canal 058 in Glacier County, Montana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesIrrcounty Road 227
CrossesST Mary Canal 058
LocationNE Babb
RouteCounty Highway 18227
StateMontana
Coordinates48.86677, -113.43216
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2025)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks3%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
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 Irrcounty Road 227 over ST Mary Canal 058 built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Irrcounty Road 227 over ST Mary Canal 058 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Irrcounty Road 227 over ST Mary Canal 058 carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Irrcounty Road 227 over ST Mary Canal 058?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Irrcounty Road 227 over ST Mary Canal 058?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.