US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 166 over Revias Creek

Good

Sanders County, Montana · 3.0 KM South of HWY 200 · Structure no. 00000000000P845

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2021 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 166 over Revias Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR BIA RTE 166 over Revias Creek in Sanders County, Montana. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 35.4 mi (57 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 166
CrossesRevias Creek
Location3.0 KM South of HWY 200
RouteFederal Lands Road 166
StateMontana
Coordinates47.29393, -114.39121
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.7 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2021)
Projected traffic50 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed35.4 mi (57 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR BIA RTE 166 over Revias Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 166 over Revias 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 166 over Revias Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 166 over Revias Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 166 over Revias Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.