BIA RTE 1
Carrying BIA RTE 1 over BLACKTAIL CREEK
4.0KM SE OF HEART BUTTE, Pondera, Montana
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: BIA RTE 1
The BIA RTE 1 bridge in Pondera, Montana carries BIA RTE 1 over BLACKTAIL CREEK. It was built in 2021, making it 5 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 18.3 meters (60 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 700 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Montana bridges. It is owned and maintained by Bureau of Indian Affairs.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 9/9, superstructure at 9/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 81.6 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How BIA RTE 1 compares
Live comparison across Montana.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 2021
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 18.3 m (60 ft)
- Deck Width
- 10.4 m (34 ft)
- Owner
- Bureau of Indian Affairs
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 700 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 0000C51201B0104
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 9/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (9/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • At 8/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether BIA RTE 1 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare BIA RTE 1 against other structures in Pondera and across Montana. Montana bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for BIA RTE 1?
BIA RTE 1 in Pondera, Montana has a deck rating of 9/9, superstructure rating of 9/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is BIA RTE 1 inspected?
BIA RTE 1's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 700 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BIA RTE 1 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for BIA RTE 1?
BIA RTE 1 has an NBI inventory load rating of 81.6 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining BIA RTE 1?
BIA RTE 1 is owned and maintained by Bureau of Indian Affairs.
How old is BIA RTE 1 and does age affect safety?
BIA RTE 1 was built in 2021, making it 5 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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