US Bridges

US 212 over E Fk Little Powder River

Fair

Powder River County, Montana · 8M SE Broadus · Structure no. P00023087+01971

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,594
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 212 over E Fk Little Powder River is a steel culvert carrying US 212 over E Fk Little Powder River in Powder River County, Montana. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 2,594 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,905 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesUS 212
CrossesE Fk Little Powder River
Location8M SE Broadus
RouteU.S. Route 212
StateMontana
Coordinates45.37195, -105.29513
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,594 (2023)
Projected traffic2,905 by 2043
Trucks30%
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 212 over E Fk Little Powder River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 212 over E Fk 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 212 over E Fk Little Powder River carry?

About 2,594 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is US 212 over E Fk Little Powder River?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns US 212 over E Fk Little Powder River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.