US Bridges

US 12 over Int West Forsyth I 94

Fair

Rosebud County, Montana · SW Edge Forsyth · Structure no. P00014270+08881

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

About this bridge

US 12 over Int West Forsyth I 94 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 12 over Int West Forsyth I 94 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 255 ft (77.8 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesUS 12
CrossesInt West Forsyth I 94
LocationSW Edge Forsyth
RouteU.S. Route 12
StateMontana
Coordinates46.25691, -106.69366
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length255 ft (77.8 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.4 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
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Int West Forsyth I 94 built?

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

What condition is US 12 over Int West Forsyth I 94 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US 12 over Int West Forsyth I 94 carry?

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

How long is US 12 over Int West Forsyth I 94?

The structure is 255 ft (77.8 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 12 over Int West Forsyth I 94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.