S.FK.YAAK/PIPE CR.
Carrying S.FK.YAAK/PIPE CR. over YAAK RIVER
JCT 68/92, TOWN OF YAAK., Lincoln, Montana
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: S.FK.YAAK/PIPE CR.
The S.FK.YAAK/PIPE CR. bridge in Lincoln, Montana carries S.FK.YAAK/PIPE CR. over YAAK RIVER. It was built in 1951, making it 75 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 5 sections, stretching 51.8 meters (170 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 99 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 4/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 54.1 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How S.FK.YAAK/PIPE CR. compares
Live comparison across Montana.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1951
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 5
- Structure Length
- 51.8 m (170 ft)
- Deck Width
- 7.5 m (25 ft)
- Owner
- U.S. Forest Service
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 99 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 011404000000005
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 4/9, the deck (driving surface) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
S.FK.YAAK/PIPE CR. 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 S.FK.YAAK/PIPE CR. 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 S.FK.YAAK/PIPE CR.?
S.FK.YAAK/PIPE CR. in Lincoln, Montana has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is S.FK.YAAK/PIPE CR. inspected?
S.FK.YAAK/PIPE CR.'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 99 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. S.FK.YAAK/PIPE CR. 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 S.FK.YAAK/PIPE CR.?
S.FK.YAAK/PIPE CR. has an NBI inventory load rating of 54.1 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining S.FK.YAAK/PIPE CR.?
S.FK.YAAK/PIPE CR. is owned and maintained by U.S. Forest Service.
How old is S.FK.YAAK/PIPE CR. and does age affect safety?
S.FK.YAAK/PIPE CR. was built in 1951, making it 75 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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