IRR BIA RTE 127 over Mill Pocket-Camas Canal
FairSanders County, Montana · 6.3KM NW of Niarada · Structure no. 00000000000P844
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Indian Affairs
About this bridge
IRR BIA RTE 127 over Mill Pocket-Camas Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR BIA RTE 127 over Mill Pocket-Camas Canal in Sanders County, Montana. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2041. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IRR BIA RTE 127 over Mill Pocket-Camas Canal built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is IRR BIA RTE 127 over Mill Pocket-Camas Canal 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 127 over Mill Pocket-Camas Canal carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is IRR BIA RTE 127 over Mill Pocket-Camas Canal?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns IRR BIA RTE 127 over Mill Pocket-Camas Canal?
It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.