BOZEMAN TRAIL RD
Carrying BOZEMAN TRAIL RD over BEAR CREEK
2M SE BOZEMAN, Gallatin, Montana
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: BOZEMAN TRAIL RD
The BOZEMAN TRAIL RD bridge in Gallatin, Montana carries BOZEMAN TRAIL RD over BEAR CREEK. It was built in 2019, making it 7 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 7.6 meters (25 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 776 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Montana bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 8/9. 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 27.2 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How BOZEMAN TRAIL RD 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
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 7.6 m (25 ft)
- Deck Width
- 9.8 m (32 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 776 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000202108024
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.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether BOZEMAN TRAIL 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 BOZEMAN TRAIL RD against other structures in Gallatin 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
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for BOZEMAN TRAIL RD?
BOZEMAN TRAIL RD in Gallatin, Montana has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is BOZEMAN TRAIL RD inspected?
BOZEMAN TRAIL 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 776 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BOZEMAN TRAIL 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 BOZEMAN TRAIL RD?
BOZEMAN TRAIL RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 27.2 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining BOZEMAN TRAIL RD?
BOZEMAN TRAIL RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is BOZEMAN TRAIL RD and does age affect safety?
BOZEMAN TRAIL RD 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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