FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

EAST RIVER RD

Carrying EAST RIVER RD over ASH COULEE

14 NORTH 1 WEST OF MEDORA, Billings, North Dakota

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
10 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: EAST RIVER RD

The EAST RIVER RD bridge in Billings, North Dakota carries EAST RIVER RD over ASH COULEE. It was built in 1985, making it 41 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 25.0 meters (82 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 35 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of North Dakota bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 10.1 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How EAST RIVER RD compares

▼ 22.3
Load rating vs North Dakota average (32.4 t)
Bottom 9%
Lower load rating than 91% of North Dakota bridges
60
Bridges in Billings · 2 in Poor condition
EAST RIVER RD 10.1 t
North Dakota average 32.4 t

Live comparison across North Dakota.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
59.2 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
20.7
Serviceability /30
26.0
Essentiality /15
14.8
Special reductions
−2.3

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
10.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1985
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
25.0 m (82 ft)
Deck Width
9.8 m (32 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
35 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000004106150

Condition Analysis

  • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether EAST RIVER RD 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 EAST RIVER RD against other structures in Billings and across North Dakota. North Dakota 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 EAST RIVER RD?

EAST RIVER RD in Billings, North Dakota has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is EAST RIVER RD inspected?

EAST RIVER RD'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 35 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. EAST RIVER RD 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 EAST RIVER RD?

EAST RIVER RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 10.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining EAST RIVER RD?

EAST RIVER RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is EAST RIVER RD and does age affect safety?

EAST RIVER RD was built in 1985, making it 41 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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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