US Bridges

Old HWY 87 over RR 025

Fair

Big Horn County, Montana · 12M W Hardin · Structure no. L02313010+07001

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
287 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
564
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old HWY 87 over RR 025 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old HWY 87 over RR 025 in Big Horn County, Montana. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 564 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 592 by 2043. The structure is 287 ft (87.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesOld HWY 87
CrossesRR 025
Location12M W Hardin
RouteState Highway 81016
StateMontana
Coordinates45.74548, -107.85841
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length287 ft (87.5 m)
Longest span115 ft (35 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic564 (2023)
Projected traffic592 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Old HWY 87 over RR 025 built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old HWY 87 over RR 025 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Old HWY 87 over RR 025 carry?

About 564 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Old HWY 87 over RR 025?

The structure is 287 ft (87.5 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Old HWY 87 over RR 025?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.