FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

NFSR 613

Carrying NFSR 613 over DRY FORK BELT CREEK

RUBY HENN, Cascade, Montana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
19 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: NFSR 613

The NFSR 613 bridge in Cascade, Montana carries NFSR 613 over DRY FORK BELT CREEK. It was built in 1956, making it 70 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 1 section, stretching 7.6 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 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 5/9. 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 18.8 metric tons.

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

How NFSR 613 compares

▼ 11.9
Load rating vs Montana average (30.7 t)
Bottom 12%
Lower load rating than 88% of Montana bridges
185
Bridges in Cascade · 7 in Poor condition
NFSR 613 18.8 t
Montana average 30.7 t

Live comparison across Montana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
47.9 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
28.7
Serviceability /30
10.0
Essentiality /15
14.2
Special reductions
−4.9

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1956
Material
Wood or Timber
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
7.6 m (25 ft)
Deck Width
4.7 m (15 ft)
Owner
U.S. Forest Service
Avg Daily Traffic
50 vehicles/day
Structure Number
011507000000040

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.
  • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether NFSR 613 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 NFSR 613 against other structures in Cascade 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 NFSR 613?

NFSR 613 in Cascade, Montana has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is NFSR 613 inspected?

NFSR 613'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. NFSR 613 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 NFSR 613?

NFSR 613 has an NBI inventory load rating of 18.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining NFSR 613?

NFSR 613 is owned and maintained by U.S. Forest Service.

How old is NFSR 613 and does age affect safety?

NFSR 613 was built in 1956, making it 70 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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