337 BOULDER/BASIN
Carrying 337 BOULDER/BASIN over EAST FORK YAAK RIVER
JCT WITH YAAK 92, Lincoln, Montana
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: 337 BOULDER/BASIN
The 337 BOULDER/BASIN bridge in Lincoln, Montana carries 337 BOULDER/BASIN over EAST FORK YAAK RIVER. It was built in 1981, making it 45 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 18.3 meters (60 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 60 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 6/9, 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 30.5 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How 337 BOULDER/BASIN 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
- 1981
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 18.3 m (60 ft)
- Deck Width
- 5.1 m (17 ft)
- Owner
- U.S. Forest Service
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 60 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 011404000000185
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 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • 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 337 BOULDER/BASIN 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 337 BOULDER/BASIN 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 337 BOULDER/BASIN?
337 BOULDER/BASIN in Lincoln, Montana has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is 337 BOULDER/BASIN inspected?
337 BOULDER/BASIN'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 60 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 337 BOULDER/BASIN 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 337 BOULDER/BASIN?
337 BOULDER/BASIN has an NBI inventory load rating of 30.5 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining 337 BOULDER/BASIN?
337 BOULDER/BASIN is owned and maintained by U.S. Forest Service.
How old is 337 BOULDER/BASIN and does age affect safety?
337 BOULDER/BASIN was built in 1981, making it 45 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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