1869: DEADWOOD GUL
Carrying 1869: DEADWOOD GUL over BIG SHEEP CREEK
6 mi SW of I-15 exit 23, Beaverhead, Montana
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: 1869: DEADWOOD GUL
The 1869: DEADWOOD GUL bridge in Beaverhead, Montana carries 1869: DEADWOOD GUL over BIG SHEEP CREEK. It was built in 1991, making it 35 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2000, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 10.5 meters (34 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 25 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Montana bridges. It is owned and maintained by Bureau of Land Management.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 10.4 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How 1869: DEADWOOD GUL 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
- 1991
- Last Reconstructed
- 2000
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 10.5 m (34 ft)
- Deck Width
- 4.9 m (16 ft)
- Owner
- Bureau of Land Management
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 25 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000L59192
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether 1869: DEADWOOD GUL 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
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for 1869: DEADWOOD GUL?
1869: DEADWOOD GUL in Beaverhead, Montana has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is 1869: DEADWOOD GUL inspected?
1869: DEADWOOD GUL'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 25 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 1869: DEADWOOD GUL 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 1869: DEADWOOD GUL?
1869: DEADWOOD GUL has an NBI inventory load rating of 10.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining 1869: DEADWOOD GUL?
1869: DEADWOOD GUL is owned and maintained by Bureau of Land Management.
How old is 1869: DEADWOOD GUL and does age affect safety?
1869: DEADWOOD GUL was built in 1991, making it 35 years old and last reconstructed in 2000.
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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