FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

NFDR 3350

Carrying NFDR 3350 over DRY FORK BELT CREEK

0.1 MI SOUTH 120/3350 JCT, Judith Basin, Montana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
26 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: NFDR 3350

The NFDR 3350 bridge in Judith Basin, Montana carries NFDR 3350 over DRY FORK BELT CREEK. It was built in 1967, making it 59 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 1 section, stretching 11.2 meters (37 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 40 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 7/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 7/9. 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 25.9 metric tons.

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

How NFDR 3350 compares

▼ 4.8
Load rating vs Montana average (30.7 t)
Bottom 36%
Lower load rating than 64% of Montana bridges
48
Bridges in Judith Basin · 6 in Poor condition
NFDR 3350 25.9 t
Montana average 30.7 t

Live comparison across Montana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
71.3 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
49.6
Serviceability /30
15.0
Essentiality /15
14.6
Special reductions
−7.9

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
25.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1967
Material
Wood or Timber
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
11.2 m (37 ft)
Deck Width
4.7 m (15 ft)
Owner
U.S. Forest Service
Avg Daily Traffic
40 vehicles/day
Structure Number
011507000000034

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether NFDR 3350 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 NFDR 3350 against other structures in Judith Basin 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 NFDR 3350?

NFDR 3350 in Judith Basin, Montana has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is NFDR 3350 inspected?

NFDR 3350'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 40 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NFDR 3350 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 NFDR 3350?

NFDR 3350 has an NBI inventory load rating of 25.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining NFDR 3350?

NFDR 3350 is owned and maintained by U.S. Forest Service.

How old is NFDR 3350 and does age affect safety?

NFDR 3350 was built in 1967, making it 59 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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