US Bridges

US 12 over Ten Mile Creek

Good

Lewis and Clark County, Montana · 5M W Helena · Structure no. P00008036+09441

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
109 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,018
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 12 over Ten Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 12 over Ten Mile Creek in Lewis and Clark County, Montana. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 5,018 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,344 by 2043. The structure is 109 ft (33.1 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 69 mi (111 km).

CarriesUS 12
CrossesTen Mile Creek
Location5M W Helena
RouteU.S. Route 12
StateMontana
Coordinates46.577, -112.15627
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length109 ft (33.1 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.4 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,018 (2023)
Projected traffic5,344 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed69 mi (111 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 12 over Ten Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 12 over Ten Mile 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US 12 over Ten Mile Creek carry?

About 5,018 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 12 over Ten Mile Creek?

The structure is 109 ft (33.1 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns US 12 over Ten Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.