WAHLQUIST BR ROAD
Carrying WAHLQUIST BR ROAD over ROCK CREEK
AMBROSE ROCK CR, Missoula, Montana
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: WAHLQUIST BR ROAD
The WAHLQUIST BR ROAD bridge in Missoula, Montana carries WAHLQUIST BR ROAD over ROCK CREEK. It was built in 1961, making it 65 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 3 sections, stretching 36.5 meters (120 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 4/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 23.3 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How WAHLQUIST BR ROAD 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
- 1961
- Material
- Wood or Timber
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 36.5 m (120 ft)
- Deck Width
- 4.7 m (15 ft)
- Owner
- U.S. Forest Service
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 50 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 011603000000085
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 5/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • At 4/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
How to read this record
WAHLQUIST BR ROAD 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 WAHLQUIST BR ROAD against other structures in Missoula 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 WAHLQUIST BR ROAD?
WAHLQUIST BR ROAD in Missoula, Montana has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is WAHLQUIST BR ROAD inspected?
WAHLQUIST BR 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. WAHLQUIST BR ROAD 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 WAHLQUIST BR ROAD?
WAHLQUIST BR ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 23.3 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining WAHLQUIST BR ROAD?
WAHLQUIST BR ROAD is owned and maintained by U.S. Forest Service.
How old is WAHLQUIST BR ROAD and does age affect safety?
WAHLQUIST BR ROAD was built in 1961, making it 65 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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