US Bridges

US 12 over RR

Fair

Rosebud County, Montana · SW Edge Forsyth · Structure no. P00014270+05031

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
235 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,249
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 12 over RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 12 over RR in Rosebud County, Montana. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 1,249 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,311 by 2043. The structure is 235 ft (71.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 12
CrossesRR
LocationSW Edge Forsyth
RouteU.S. Route 12
StateMontana
Coordinates46.25828, -106.69432
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length235 ft (71.5 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,249 (2023)
Projected traffic1,311 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 12 over RR built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 12 over RR 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 over RR carry?

About 1,249 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 12 over RR?

The structure is 235 ft (71.5 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 12 over RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.