US Bridges

US 93 FH 12 over Stillwater River

Fair

Lincoln County, Montana · Stryker · Structure no. P00005158+01281

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,479
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 93 FH 12 over Stillwater River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US 93 FH 12 over Stillwater River in Lincoln County, Montana. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 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 2,479 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,603 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesUS 93 FH 12
CrossesStillwater River
LocationStryker
RouteU.S. Route 93
StateMontana
Coordinates48.6716, -114.76427
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,479 (2023)
Projected traffic2,603 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 93 FH 12 over Stillwater River built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 93 FH 12 over Stillwater 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 93 FH 12 over Stillwater River carry?

About 2,479 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 93 FH 12 over Stillwater River?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US 93 FH 12 over Stillwater River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.