US 212 over Little Powder River
FairPowder River County, Montana · 7M SE Broadus · Structure no. P00023086+08501
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 121 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,594
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 212 over Little Powder River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 212 over Little Powder River in Powder River County, Montana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 5 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 2,594 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,905 by 2043. The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 212 over Little Powder River built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 212 over Little Powder 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does US 212 over Little Powder River carry?
About 2,594 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.
How long is US 212 over Little Powder River?
The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns US 212 over Little Powder River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.