US Bridges

Tusler RD over Yellowstone River 094

Fair

Custer County, Montana · 9M NE Miles City · Structure no. L09062002+06001

Built
1907
118 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
1,064 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
78
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tusler RD over Yellowstone River 094 is a steel truss - thru carrying Tusler RD over Yellowstone River 094 in Custer County, Montana. It was built in 1907, so it is 118 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 5 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 78 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 82 by 2043. The structure is 1,064 ft (324.3 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesTusler RD
CrossesYellowstone River 094
Location9M NE Miles City
RouteCounty Highway 62
CountyCuster County
StateMontana
Coordinates46.53193, -105.71398
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans4
Design loadRailroad
Structure length1,064 ft (324.3 m)
Longest span266 ft (81.1 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck21 ft (6.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic78 (2023)
Projected traffic82 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$977,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tusler RD over Yellowstone River 094 built?

It was built in 1907, making it 118 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tusler RD over Yellowstone River 094 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Tusler RD over Yellowstone River 094 carry?

About 78 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Tusler RD over Yellowstone River 094?

The structure is 1,064 ft (324.3 m) long with a longest span of 266 ft (81.1 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Tusler RD over Yellowstone River 094?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.