Little Horn RD over Little Bighorn River 072
FairBig Horn County, Montana · 8M SW Wyola · Structure no. L02202009+07001
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 92 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 183
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Little Horn RD over Little Bighorn River 072 is a steel truss - thru carrying Little Horn RD over Little Bighorn River 072 in Big Horn County, Montana. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 183 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 193 by 2043. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Little Horn RD over Little Bighorn River 072 built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is Little Horn RD over Little Bighorn River 072 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Little Horn RD over Little Bighorn River 072 carry?
About 183 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Little Horn RD over Little Bighorn River 072?
The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Little Horn RD over Little Bighorn River 072?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.