US Bridges

US 212 over E Fork Otter Creek

Good

Powder River County, Montana · 5M E Ashland · Structure no. P00037067+04821

Built
1992
33 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,305
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 212 over E Fork Otter Creek is a steel culvert carrying US 212 over E Fork Otter Creek in Powder River County, Montana. It was built in 1992 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 33 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 2,305 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,708 by 2043. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesUS 212
CrossesE Fork Otter Creek
Location5M E Ashland
RouteU.S. Route 212
StateMontana
Coordinates45.5675, -106.174
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,305 (2023)
Projected traffic2,708 by 2043
Trucks27%
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 Fork Otter Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is US 212 over E Fork Otter Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 212 over E Fork Otter Creek carry?

About 2,305 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is US 212 over E Fork Otter Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns US 212 over E Fork Otter Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.