IRR - US 191 over Fork of Beaver Creek
FairPhillips County, Montana · 38M SW Malta · Structure no. P00061119+01031
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 59 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 395
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IRR - US 191 over Fork of Beaver Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR - US 191 over Fork of Beaver Creek in Phillips County, Montana. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older than the Montana average of 47 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 395 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 415 by 2043. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 90.7 mi (146 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IRR - US 191 over Fork of Beaver Creek built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.
What condition is IRR - US 191 over Fork of Beaver Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does IRR - US 191 over Fork of Beaver Creek carry?
About 395 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is IRR - US 191 over Fork of Beaver Creek?
The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns IRR - US 191 over Fork of Beaver Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.