US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 30 over Main Canal

Good

Valley County, Montana · .8 KM E of Pump Station · Structure no. 00000000000C623

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 30 over Main Canal is a prestressed concrete culvert carrying IRR BIA RTE 30 over Main Canal in Valley County, Montana. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 30
CrossesMain Canal
Location.8 KM E of Pump Station
RouteFederal Lands Road 30
StateMontana
Coordinates48.03447, -105.99483
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic60 by 2044
Trucks5%
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 30 over Main Canal built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 30 over Main Canal 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 30 over Main Canal carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 30 over Main Canal?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 30 over Main Canal?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.