US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 1114 over Jocko River

Good

Lake County, Montana · 14.5 KM East of Arlee · Structure no. 00000000000P838

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 1114 over Jocko River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR BIA RTE 1114 over Jocko River in Lake County, Montana. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 1114
CrossesJocko River
Location14.5 KM East of Arlee
RouteFederal Lands Road 1114
StateMontana
Coordinates47.19618, -113.93459
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2023)
Projected traffic150 by 2043
Trucks50%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 1114 over Jocko River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 1114 over Jocko River 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 1114 over Jocko River carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 1114 over Jocko River?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 1114 over Jocko River?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.