MESSENGER ROAD
Carrying MESSENGER ROAD over NO NAME DITCH 074
WILLIAMS, Pondera, Montana
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: MESSENGER ROAD
The MESSENGER ROAD bridge in Pondera, Montana carries MESSENGER ROAD over NO NAME DITCH 074. It was built in 2023, making it 3 years old today. The structure is built primarily of aluminum/iron and spans 1 section, stretching 10.6 meters (35 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 12 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 culvert at 9/9. 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 MESSENGER ROAD 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
- 2023
- Material
- Aluminum/Iron
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 10.6 m (35 ft)
- Deck Width
- 27.1 m (89 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 12 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000202303963
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 MESSENGER ROAD 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 MESSENGER ROAD against other structures in Pondera 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 MESSENGER ROAD?
MESSENGER ROAD in Pondera, Montana on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is MESSENGER ROAD inspected?
MESSENGER ROAD'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 12 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MESSENGER ROAD 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 MESSENGER ROAD?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for MESSENGER ROAD.
Who is responsible for maintaining MESSENGER ROAD?
MESSENGER ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is MESSENGER ROAD and does age affect safety?
MESSENGER ROAD 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.
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