HOGUM CK ROAD
Carrying HOGUM CK ROAD over BLACKFOOT RIVER
HOGUM-BLACKFOOT, Lewis and Clark, Montana
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: HOGUM CK ROAD
The HOGUM CK ROAD bridge in Lewis and Clark, Montana carries HOGUM CK ROAD over BLACKFOOT RIVER. It was built in 1965, making it 61 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 1 section, stretching 14.2 meters (47 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 46 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 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 18.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How HOGUM CK ROAD compares
Live comparison across Montana.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1965
- Material
- Wood or Timber
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 14.2 m (47 ft)
- Deck Width
- 4.7 m (15 ft)
- Owner
- U.S. Forest Service
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 46 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 011204000000041
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether HOGUM CK 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 HOGUM CK ROAD 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 HOGUM CK ROAD?
HOGUM CK ROAD in Lewis and Clark, Montana has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is HOGUM CK ROAD inspected?
HOGUM CK 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 46 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HOGUM CK ROAD is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for HOGUM CK ROAD?
HOGUM CK ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 18.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining HOGUM CK ROAD?
HOGUM CK ROAD is owned and maintained by U.S. Forest Service.
How old is HOGUM CK ROAD and does age affect safety?
HOGUM CK ROAD was built in 1965, making it 61 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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