FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CPGD ACCESS

Carrying CPGD ACCESS over TEN MILE CREEK

MOOSE CR CAMP GD., Lewis and Clark, Montana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
20 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CPGD ACCESS

The CPGD ACCESS bridge in Lewis and Clark, Montana carries CPGD ACCESS over TEN MILE CREEK. It was built in 1957, making it 69 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 1 section, stretching 7.3 meters (24 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 20 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 7/9, 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 20.4 metric tons.

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

How CPGD ACCESS compares

▼ 10.3
Load rating vs Montana average (30.7 t)
Bottom 16%
Lower load rating than 84% of Montana bridges
196
Bridges in Lewis and Clark · 9 in Poor condition
CPGD ACCESS 20.4 t
Montana average 30.7 t

Live comparison across Montana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
43.0 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
16.5
Serviceability /30
12.0
Essentiality /15
14.6
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
20.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1957
Material
Wood or Timber
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
7.3 m (24 ft)
Deck Width
4.7 m (15 ft)
Owner
U.S. Forest Service
Avg Daily Traffic
20 vehicles/day
Structure Number
011202000000019

Condition Analysis

  • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 4/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.

How to read this record

CPGD ACCESS 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 CPGD ACCESS against other structures in Lewis and Clark 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 CPGD ACCESS?

CPGD ACCESS in Lewis and Clark, Montana has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CPGD ACCESS inspected?

CPGD ACCESS'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 20 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CPGD ACCESS 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 CPGD ACCESS?

CPGD ACCESS has an NBI inventory load rating of 20.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CPGD ACCESS?

CPGD ACCESS is owned and maintained by U.S. Forest Service.

How old is CPGD ACCESS and does age affect safety?

CPGD ACCESS was built in 1957, making it 69 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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