US Bridges

IRR - S 13 over W Fork Poplar R Ovrflow

Poor

Roosevelt County, Montana · 17M S Scobey · Structure no. P00032033+06651

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
77 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
229
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR - S 13 over W Fork Poplar R Ovrflow is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR - S 13 over W Fork Poplar R Ovrflow in Roosevelt County, Montana. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 93 years old, older than the Montana average of 47 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 229 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2043. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesIRR - S 13
CrossesW Fork Poplar R Ovrflow
Location17M S Scobey
RouteState Highway 13
StateMontana
Coordinates48.54133, -105.42983
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic229 (2023)
Projected traffic240 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 IRR - S 13 over W Fork Poplar R Ovrflow built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is IRR - S 13 over W Fork Poplar R Ovrflow in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does IRR - S 13 over W Fork Poplar R Ovrflow carry?

About 229 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is IRR - S 13 over W Fork Poplar R Ovrflow?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns IRR - S 13 over W Fork Poplar R Ovrflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.