FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Shields River Road

Carrying Shields River Road over DEEP CREEK

NO DATA ENTERED, Park, Montana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good

Bridge Snapshot: Shields River Road

The Shields River Road bridge in Park, Montana carries Shields River Road over DEEP CREEK. It was built in 2009, making it 17 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 7.0 meters (23 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 50 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 culvert at 8/9. 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 Shields River Road compares

124
Bridges in Park · 12 in Poor condition

Live comparison across Montana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
92.7 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
12.7
Special reductions
−5.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
8/9
Good (7–9)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2009
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
7.0 m (23 ft)
Owner
U.S. Forest Service
Avg Daily Traffic
50 vehicles/day
Structure Number
011102000013503

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Shields River 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 Shields River 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 Shields River Road?

Shields River Road in Park, Montana on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Shields River Road inspected?

Shields River 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 50 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Shields River 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 Shields River Road?

An inventory load rating is not recorded for Shields River Road.

Who is responsible for maintaining Shields River Road?

Shields River Road is owned and maintained by U.S. Forest Service.

How old is Shields River Road and does age affect safety?

Shields River Road was built in 2009, making it 17 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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