FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

121ST AVE

Carrying 121ST AVE over GREEN RIVER

8 EAST 12 SOUTH FAIRFIELD, Billings, North Dakota

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
19 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: 121ST AVE

The 121ST AVE bridge in Billings, North Dakota carries 121ST AVE over GREEN RIVER. It was built in 1946, making it 80 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1975, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 15.2 meters (50 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 26 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 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 19.1 metric tons.

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

How 121ST AVE compares

▼ 13.3
Load rating vs North Dakota average (32.4 t)
Bottom 20%
Lower load rating than 80% of North Dakota bridges
60
Bridges in Billings · 2 in Poor condition
121ST AVE 19.1 t
North Dakota average 32.4 t

Live comparison across North Dakota.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
80.2 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
39.2
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−3.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
19.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1946
Last Reconstructed
1975
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
15.2 m (50 ft)
Deck Width
9.3 m (31 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
26 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000004129210

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • 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 fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether 121ST AVE 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 121ST AVE 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 121ST AVE?

121ST AVE in Billings, North Dakota has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is 121ST AVE inspected?

121ST AVE'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 26 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 121ST AVE is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for 121ST AVE?

121ST AVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 19.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining 121ST AVE?

121ST AVE is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is 121ST AVE and does age affect safety?

121ST AVE was built in 1946, making it 80 years old and last reconstructed in 1975.

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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