US Bridges

US 94 over Tongue River

Fair

Custer County, Montana · SW Edge Miles City · Structure no. P00002002+02721

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
325 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,771
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 94 over Tongue River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 94 over Tongue River in Custer County, Montana. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 2,771 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,910 by 2043. The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 94
CrossesTongue River
LocationSW Edge Miles City
RouteState Highway 94
StateMontana
Coordinates46.40356, -105.85853
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length325 ft (99.1 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,771 (2023)
Projected traffic2,910 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 US 94 over Tongue River built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 94 over Tongue River 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 94 over Tongue River carry?

About 2,771 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 94 over Tongue River?

The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns US 94 over Tongue River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.