US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 110 over North Fork Whitetail Crk

Good

Pondera County, Montana · 4 KM West of Heart Butte · Structure no. 00000000000C128

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 110 over North Fork Whitetail Crk is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR BIA RTE 110 over North Fork Whitetail Crk in Pondera County, Montana. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2043. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 110
CrossesNorth Fork Whitetail Crk
Location4 KM West of Heart Butte
RouteFederal Lands Road 110
StateMontana
Coordinates48.27686, -112.88281
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2023)
Projected traffic35 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR BIA RTE 110 over North Fork Whitetail Crk built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 110 over North Fork Whitetail Crk 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 110 over North Fork Whitetail Crk carry?

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

How long is IRR BIA RTE 110 over North Fork Whitetail Crk?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 110 over North Fork Whitetail Crk?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.