FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

STATION ROAD

Carrying STATION ROAD over BOULDER RIVER

BOX CANYON ADMIN SITE, Park, Montana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
16 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: STATION ROAD

The STATION ROAD bridge in Park, Montana carries STATION ROAD over BOULDER RIVER. It was built in 1947, making it 79 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 1 section, stretching 8.0 meters (26 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Montana bridges. It is owned and maintained by U.S. Forest Service.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 15.6 metric tons.

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

How STATION ROAD compares

▼ 15.1
Load rating vs Montana average (30.7 t)
Bottom 8%
Lower load rating than 92% of Montana bridges
124
Bridges in Park · 12 in Poor condition
STATION ROAD 15.6 t
Montana average 30.7 t

Live comparison across Montana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
29.6 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
7.6
Serviceability /30
7.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
15.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1947
Material
Wood or Timber
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
8.0 m (26 ft)
Deck Width
4.2 m (14 ft)
Owner
U.S. Forest Service
Avg Daily Traffic
1 vehicles/day
Structure Number
011101000000074

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • At 4/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.

How to read this record

STATION ROAD is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare STATION ROAD against other structures in Park 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 STATION ROAD?

STATION ROAD in Park, Montana has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is STATION ROAD inspected?

STATION 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 1 vehicles per day.

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

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

What is the inventory load rating for STATION ROAD?

STATION ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 15.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining STATION ROAD?

STATION ROAD is owned and maintained by U.S. Forest Service.

How old is STATION ROAD and does age affect safety?

STATION ROAD was built in 1947, making it 79 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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