US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 1012 over North Fork Jocko River

Good

Lake County, Montana · 24.1KM Northeast of Arlee · Structure no. 00000000000P842

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 1012 over North Fork Jocko River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR BIA RTE 1012 over North Fork Jocko River in Lake County, Montana. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 1012
CrossesNorth Fork Jocko River
Location24.1KM Northeast of Arlee
RouteFederal Lands Road 1012
StateMontana
Coordinates47.21746, -113.88479
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating73.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length60 ft (18.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2023)
Projected traffic60 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 1012 over North Fork Jocko River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 1012 over North Fork 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 1012 over North Fork Jocko River carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 1012 over North Fork Jocko River?

The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 1012 over North Fork Jocko River?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.