US 12 over Prickly Pear Creek

Good Condition48 years old15,333 vehicles/day

Location

StateMontana
CountyLewis and Clark
LocationEast Helena
CarriesUS 12
CrossesPrickly Pear Creek
Coordinates46.58784, -111.91950

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionGood
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length77.1 ft (23.5 m)
Max Span75.1 ft (22.9 m)
Deck Width94.2 ft (28.7 m)
Deck Area674.5 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1978

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic15,333 (2023)
Truck Traffic2%
Lanes On Bridge4

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionNovember 2024
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure NumberP00008049+03341

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