FRONTAGE ROAD 315
Carrying FRONTAGE ROAD 315 over DRAINAGE 086
6M E GLENDIVE, Dawson, Montana
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: FRONTAGE ROAD 315
The FRONTAGE ROAD 315 bridge in Dawson, Montana carries FRONTAGE ROAD 315 over DRAINAGE 086. It was built in 2019, making it 7 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 12.8 meters (42 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 114 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 culvert 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 29.0 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How FRONTAGE ROAD 315 compares
Live comparison across Montana.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 2019
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 12.8 m (42 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 114 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000202002651
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether FRONTAGE ROAD 315 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 FRONTAGE ROAD 315 against other structures in Dawson 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 FRONTAGE ROAD 315?
FRONTAGE ROAD 315 in Dawson, Montana on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is FRONTAGE ROAD 315 inspected?
FRONTAGE ROAD 315'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 114 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FRONTAGE ROAD 315 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 FRONTAGE ROAD 315?
FRONTAGE ROAD 315 has an NBI inventory load rating of 29.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining FRONTAGE ROAD 315?
FRONTAGE ROAD 315 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is FRONTAGE ROAD 315 and does age affect safety?
FRONTAGE ROAD 315 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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