US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 40 over Poplar River

Good

Roosevelt County, Montana · 10 KM N of Pryor · Structure no. 00000000000C620

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
221 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 40 over Poplar River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying IRR BIA RTE 40 over Poplar River in Roosevelt County, Montana. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 234 by 2044. The structure is 221 ft (67.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 40
CrossesPoplar River
Location10 KM N of Pryor
RouteFederal Lands Road 40
StateMontana
Coordinates48.19854, -105.153
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length221 ft (67.5 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2024)
Projected traffic234 by 2044
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 40 over Poplar River built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 40 over Poplar 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 40 over Poplar River carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 40 over Poplar River?

The structure is 221 ft (67.5 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 40 over Poplar River?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.