US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 10 over Oswego East Main Canal

Fair

Valley County, Montana · 1.6 KM SE of Oswego · Structure no. 00000000000C602

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 10 over Oswego East Main Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying IRR BIA RTE 10 over Oswego East Main Canal in Valley County, Montana. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 10
CrossesOswego East Main Canal
Location1.6 KM SE of Oswego
RouteFederal Lands Road 10
StateMontana
Coordinates48.05525, -105.86564
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic60 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 10 over Oswego East Main Canal built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 10 over Oswego East Main 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 10 over Oswego East Main Canal carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 10 over Oswego East Main Canal?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 10 over Oswego East Main Canal?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.