US Bridges

Secondary 78 over East Rosebud Creek

Good

Carbon County, Montana · 6 Miles South of Absaroke · Structure no. 000000201906183

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
330 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
661
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Secondary 78 over East Rosebud Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Secondary 78 over East Rosebud Creek in Carbon County, Montana. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 661 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 694 by 2043. The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesSecondary 78
CrossesEast Rosebud Creek
Location6 Miles South of Absaroke
RouteState Highway 78
StateMontana
Coordinates45.43417, -109.46813
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length330 ft (100.6 m)
Longest span180 ft (54.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic661 (2023)
Projected traffic694 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Secondary 78 over East Rosebud Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Secondary 78 over East 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Secondary 78 over East Rosebud Creek carry?

About 661 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Secondary 78 over East Rosebud Creek?

The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Secondary 78 over East Rosebud Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.