US HWY 12
Carrying US HWY 12 over MUSSELSHELL RIVER
2M NE MELSTONE, Rosebud, Montana
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: US HWY 12
The US HWY 12 bridge in Rosebud, Montana carries US HWY 12 over MUSSELSHELL RIVER. It was built in 2019, making it 7 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 65.0 meters (213 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 240 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Montana bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 21.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How US HWY 12 compares
Live comparison across Montana.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 2019
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 65.0 m (213 ft)
- Deck Width
- 12.0 m (39 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 240 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000201905483
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether US HWY 12 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare US HWY 12 against other structures in Rosebud and across Montana. Montana bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for US HWY 12?
US HWY 12 in Rosebud, Montana has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is US HWY 12 inspected?
US HWY 12's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 240 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. US HWY 12 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for US HWY 12?
US HWY 12 has an NBI inventory load rating of 21.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining US HWY 12?
US HWY 12 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is US HWY 12 and does age affect safety?
US HWY 12 was built in 2019, making it 7 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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