US Bridges

US 12-E Broadway S over Rattlesnake Creek

Fair

Missoula County, Montana · Missoula-E Broadway ST · Structure no. P00071004+05181

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,390
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 12-E Broadway S over Rattlesnake Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 12-E Broadway S over Rattlesnake Creek in Missoula County, Montana. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 61 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 21,390 vehicles a day, projected to reach 22,460 by 2043. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 12-E Broadway S
CrossesRattlesnake Creek
LocationMissoula-E Broadway ST
RouteU.S. Route 12
StateMontana
Coordinates46.86939, -113.98498
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 rating53 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,390 (2023)
Projected traffic22,460 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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-E Broadway S over Rattlesnake Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is US 12-E Broadway S over Rattlesnake Creek 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 12-E Broadway S over Rattlesnake Creek carry?

About 21,390 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is US 12-E Broadway S over Rattlesnake Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns US 12-E Broadway S over Rattlesnake Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.