US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 12 over Mission Dam Creek

Good

Lake County, Montana · 3.2KM E of ST Ignatius Mt · Structure no. 00000000000P852

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 12 over Mission Dam Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying IRR BIA RTE 12 over Mission Dam Creek in Lake 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 8 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 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2043. The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 12
CrossesMission Dam Creek
Location3.2KM E of ST Ignatius Mt
RouteFederal Lands Road 12
StateMontana
Coordinates47.31214, -114.02519
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.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.3 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2023)
Projected traffic45 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 12 over Mission Dam Creek built?

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

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 12 over Mission Dam 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 12 over Mission Dam Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 12 over Mission Dam Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 12 over Mission Dam Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.