US Bridges

IRR - US 93 over Jocko River

Good

Lake County, Montana · Arlee · Structure no. P00005018+09461

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
399 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,775
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR - US 93 over Jocko River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR - US 93 over Jocko River in Lake County, Montana. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 8,775 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,214 by 2043. The structure is 399 ft (121.7 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesIRR - US 93
CrossesJocko River
LocationArlee
RouteU.S. Route 93
StateMontana
Coordinates47.1776, -114.0997
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length399 ft (121.7 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,775 (2023)
Projected traffic9,214 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$204,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR - US 93 over Jocko River built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR - US 93 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does IRR - US 93 over Jocko River carry?

About 8,775 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is IRR - US 93 over Jocko River?

The structure is 399 ft (121.7 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns IRR - US 93 over Jocko River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.