US Bridges

US 12 over RR

Good

Lewis and Clark County, Montana · 3M E Helena · Structure no. P00008047+09781

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
276 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,327
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 12 over RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 12 over RR in Lewis and Clark County, Montana. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 19,327 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,293 by 2043. The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 12
CrossesRR
Location3M E Helena
RouteU.S. Route 12
StateMontana
Coordinates46.59121, -111.94707
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 rating58 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length276 ft (84.1 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.1 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,327 (2023)
Projected traffic20,293 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 12 over RR built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 12 over RR 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 RR carry?

About 19,327 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 12 over RR?

The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns US 12 over RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.