BIA RTE 1 over Blacktail Creek
GoodPondera County, Montana · 4.0KM SE of Heart Butte · Structure no. 0000C51201B0104
- Built
- 2021
- 4 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 700
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Indian Affairs
About this bridge
BIA RTE 1 over Blacktail Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying BIA RTE 1 over Blacktail Creek in Pondera County, Montana. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 712 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was BIA RTE 1 over Blacktail Creek built?
It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.
What condition is BIA RTE 1 over Blacktail 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does BIA RTE 1 over Blacktail Creek carry?
About 700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is BIA RTE 1 over Blacktail Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns BIA RTE 1 over Blacktail Creek?
It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.