IRR - US 89 over Badger Creek
FairGlacier County, Montana · 15M SE Browning · Structure no. P00003096+05771
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 308 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,266
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IRR - US 89 over Badger Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR - US 89 over Badger Creek in Glacier County, Montana. It was built in 1966, 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 1,266 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,329 by 2043. The structure is 308 ft (93.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 72.7 mi (117 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IRR - US 89 over Badger Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is IRR - US 89 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 - US 89 over Badger Creek carry?
About 1,266 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is IRR - US 89 over Badger Creek?
The structure is 308 ft (93.8 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns IRR - US 89 over Badger Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.