US Bridges

IRR - US 212 over Rosebud Creek

Good

Big Horn County, Montana · Busby · Structure no. P00037024+09601

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,811
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR - US 212 over Rosebud Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR - US 212 over Rosebud Creek in Big Horn County, Montana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 2,811 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,050 by 2043. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesIRR - US 212
CrossesRosebud Creek
LocationBusby
RouteU.S. Route 212
StateMontana
Coordinates45.52839, -106.96283
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,811 (2023)
Projected traffic3,050 by 2043
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 - US 212 over Rosebud Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR - US 212 over Rosebud 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does IRR - US 212 over Rosebud Creek carry?

About 2,811 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is IRR - US 212 over Rosebud Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns IRR - US 212 over Rosebud Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.