US Bridges

IRR - S 24 over Mid Fk Porcupine Creek

Good

Valley County, Montana · 11M S Opheim · Structure no. 000000201805736

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
163 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR - S 24 over Mid Fk Porcupine Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying IRR - S 24 over Mid Fk Porcupine Creek in Valley County, Montana. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2043. The structure is 163 ft (49.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesIRR - S 24
CrossesMid Fk Porcupine Creek
Location11M S Opheim
RouteState Highway 31
StateMontana
Coordinates48.70792, -106.45755
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length163 ft (49.8 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2023)
Projected traffic210 by 2043
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
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 - S 24 over Mid Fk Porcupine Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR - S 24 over Mid Fk Porcupine 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does IRR - S 24 over Mid Fk Porcupine Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is IRR - S 24 over Mid Fk Porcupine Creek?

The structure is 163 ft (49.8 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns IRR - S 24 over Mid Fk Porcupine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.