US Bridges

Lyndale Ave-Us 12 over Great Northern Area

Good

Lewis and Clark County, Montana · Helena-Lyndale Ave · Structure no. P00008043+03061

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,397
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lyndale Ave-Us 12 over Great Northern Area is a concrete arch - deck carrying Lyndale Ave-Us 12 over Great Northern Area in Lewis and Clark County, Montana. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 20,397 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,417 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 98 ft wide.

CarriesLyndale Ave-Us 12
CrossesGreat Northern Area
LocationHelena-Lyndale Ave
RouteU.S. Route 12
StateMontana
Coordinates46.59809, -112.03612
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width98 ft (29.9 m)
Roadway width98 ft (29.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,397 (2023)
Projected traffic21,417 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lyndale Ave-Us 12 over Great Northern Area built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lyndale Ave-Us 12 over Great Northern Area 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Lyndale Ave-Us 12 over Great Northern Area carry?

About 20,397 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Lyndale Ave-Us 12 over Great Northern Area?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns Lyndale Ave-Us 12 over Great Northern Area?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.