US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 34 over Box Elder Creek

Good

Roosevelt County, Montana · 2.1 KM West of Poplar · Structure no. 00000000000C621

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 34 over Box Elder Creek is a concrete culvert carrying IRR BIA RTE 34 over Box Elder Creek in Roosevelt County, Montana. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 293 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 34
CrossesBox Elder Creek
Location2.1 KM West of Poplar
RouteFederal Lands Road 34
StateMontana
Coordinates48.11642, -105.22074
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.3 US tons
Inventory rating33.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2024)
Projected traffic293 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 34 over Box Elder Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 34 over Box Elder 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 34 over Box Elder Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 34 over Box Elder Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 34 over Box Elder Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.