US Bridges

BIA 35 over Sage Creek

Good

Hill County, Montana · 3.2 Miles N of Box Elder · Structure no. 00000000000C920

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

BIA 35 over Sage Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying BIA 35 over Sage Creek in Hill County, Montana. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesBIA 35
CrossesSage Creek
Location3.2 Miles N of Box Elder
RouteFederal Lands Road 35
StateMontana
Coordinates48.35853, -109.99808
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.6 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 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 width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2024)
Projected traffic30 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 BIA 35 over Sage Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is BIA 35 over Sage 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does BIA 35 over Sage Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is BIA 35 over Sage Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns BIA 35 over Sage Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.