US Bridges

S 78 FH 83 over East Rosebud Creek

Fair

Carbon County, Montana · Roscoe · Structure no. P00078019+08491

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
661
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 78 FH 83 over East Rosebud Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying S 78 FH 83 over East Rosebud Creek in Carbon County, Montana. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 661 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 694 by 2043. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesS 78 FH 83
CrossesEast Rosebud Creek
LocationRoscoe
RouteState Highway 78
StateMontana
Coordinates45.35079, -109.49553
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 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 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 S 78 FH 83 over East Rosebud Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is S 78 FH 83 over East Rosebud Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does S 78 FH 83 over East Rosebud Creek carry?

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

How long is S 78 FH 83 over East Rosebud Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns S 78 FH 83 over East Rosebud Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.