FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

MOLLMAN PASS TRAIL

Carrying MOLLMAN PASS TRAIL over N KICKING HORSE RES 009

4M S RONAN, Lake, Montana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good

Bridge Snapshot: MOLLMAN PASS TRAIL

The MOLLMAN PASS TRAIL bridge in Lake, Montana carries MOLLMAN PASS TRAIL over N KICKING HORSE RES 009. It was built in 2023, making it 3 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 13.7 meters (45 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 100 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 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range.

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

How MOLLMAN PASS TRAIL compares

111
Bridges in Lake · 18 in Poor condition

Live comparison across Montana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
92.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
23.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2023
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
13.7 m (45 ft)
Deck Width
7.3 m (24 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
100 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000202303285

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • 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 MOLLMAN PASS TRAIL 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 MOLLMAN PASS TRAIL against other structures in Lake 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 MOLLMAN PASS TRAIL?

MOLLMAN PASS TRAIL in Lake, Montana has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is MOLLMAN PASS TRAIL inspected?

MOLLMAN PASS TRAIL'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 100 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MOLLMAN PASS TRAIL 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 MOLLMAN PASS TRAIL?

An inventory load rating is not recorded for MOLLMAN PASS TRAIL.

Who is responsible for maintaining MOLLMAN PASS TRAIL?

MOLLMAN PASS TRAIL is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is MOLLMAN PASS TRAIL and does age affect safety?

MOLLMAN PASS TRAIL was built in 2023, making it 3 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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