FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

YOUNG CR ROAD

Carrying YOUNG CR ROAD over YOUNG CR

YOUNG CREEK, Lincoln, Montana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
38 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: YOUNG CR ROAD

The YOUNG CR ROAD bridge in Lincoln, Montana carries YOUNG CR ROAD over YOUNG CR. It was built in 1973, making it 53 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 1 section, stretching 7.5 meters (25 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 a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 37.9 metric tons.

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

How YOUNG CR ROAD compares

▲ 7.2
Load rating vs Montana average (30.7 t)
Top 16%
Higher load rating than 84% of Montana bridges
190
Bridges in Lincoln · 28 in Poor condition
YOUNG CR ROAD 37.9 t
Montana average 30.7 t

Live comparison across Montana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
95.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
−3.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
37.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1973
Material
Wood or Timber
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
7.5 m (25 ft)
Deck Width
7.8 m (26 ft)
Owner
U.S. Forest Service
Avg Daily Traffic
50 vehicles/day
Structure Number
011401000000159

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • 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 YOUNG CR 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 YOUNG CR ROAD against other structures in Lincoln 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 YOUNG CR ROAD?

YOUNG CR ROAD in Lincoln, Montana has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is YOUNG CR ROAD inspected?

YOUNG CR 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. YOUNG CR 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 YOUNG CR ROAD?

YOUNG CR ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 37.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining YOUNG CR ROAD?

YOUNG CR ROAD is owned and maintained by U.S. Forest Service.

How old is YOUNG CR ROAD and does age affect safety?

YOUNG CR ROAD was built in 1973, making it 53 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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