US Bridges

Irrcounty Road 208 over Poplar River 039

Fair

Roosevelt County, Montana · 17M N Poplar · Structure no. L43208000+05001

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
247 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Irrcounty Road 208 over Poplar River 039 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Irrcounty Road 208 over Poplar River 039 in Roosevelt County, Montana. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 247 ft (75.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

CarriesIrrcounty Road 208
CrossesPoplar River 039
Location17M N Poplar
RouteCounty Highway 43105
StateMontana
Coordinates48.27383, -105.08861
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length247 ft (75.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2025)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
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 Irrcounty Road 208 over Poplar River 039 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Irrcounty Road 208 over Poplar River 039 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Irrcounty Road 208 over Poplar River 039 carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Irrcounty Road 208 over Poplar River 039?

The structure is 247 ft (75.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Irrcounty Road 208 over Poplar River 039?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.