IRR BIA Route 1 over Main Canal
FairValley County, Montana · 1.0 KM SW of Oswego · Structure no. 00000000000C614
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,200
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Indian Affairs
About this bridge
IRR BIA Route 1 over Main Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR BIA Route 1 over Main Canal in Valley County, Montana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,404 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IRR BIA Route 1 over Main Canal built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is IRR BIA Route 1 over 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 Route 1 over Main Canal carry?
About 1,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is IRR BIA Route 1 over Main Canal?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns IRR BIA Route 1 over Main Canal?
It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.