Irr Bia Rte 7 over Poplar River
Roosevelt County, Montana · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Irr Bia Rte 7 over Poplar River in Roosevelt County, Montana, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 481 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2024).
- It is one of 36 of the 57 inventoried bridges in Roosevelt County rated fair (63.2%); 7 (12.3%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its class is unchanged from 2024 (fair), but component ratings moved: superstructure 8 to 7.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated October 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Superstructure | 8 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete tee beam |
| Length | about 254 ft |
| Location | 2 Km S of Poplar |
| NBI structure number | 00000000000C622 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | October 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Montana department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Roosevelt County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irr - US 2 over Mosquito Creek | 1986 | 4,269 | Fair |
| Irr - US 2 over Little Wolf Creek | 1988 | 4,269 | Fair |
| Irr - US 2 over Poplar River | 2000 | 2,296 | Fair |
| S 16 over Sheep Creek | 1970 | 2,129 | Fair |
| Irr - US 2 over Tule Creek | 1958 | 2,054 | Fair |
| Irr - US 2 over Chelsea Creek | 1960 | 2,054 | Poor |
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