FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

W FK THOMPSON RD

Carrying W FK THOMPSON RD over HONEYMOON CR

THOMPSON-FISHTRAP, Sanders, Montana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
36 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: W FK THOMPSON RD

The W FK THOMPSON RD bridge in Sanders, Montana carries W FK THOMPSON RD over HONEYMOON CR. It was built in 2007, making it 19 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 15.3 meters (50 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 8/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 36.0 metric tons.

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

How W FK THOMPSON RD compares

▲ 5.3
Load rating vs Montana average (30.7 t)
Top 20%
Higher load rating than 80% of Montana bridges
116
Bridges in Sanders · 9 in Poor condition
W FK THOMPSON RD 36.0 t
Montana average 30.7 t

Live comparison across Montana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
83.2 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
18.5
Essentiality /15
14.7
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
8/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
36.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2007
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
15.3 m (50 ft)
Deck Width
5.5 m (18 ft)
Owner
U.S. Forest Service
Avg Daily Traffic
40 vehicles/day
Structure Number
011605000022269

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • 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 good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether W FK THOMPSON RD 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 W FK THOMPSON RD against other structures in Sanders 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 W FK THOMPSON RD?

W FK THOMPSON RD in Sanders, Montana has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is W FK THOMPSON RD inspected?

W FK THOMPSON RD'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. W FK THOMPSON RD is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for W FK THOMPSON RD?

W FK THOMPSON RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 36.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining W FK THOMPSON RD?

W FK THOMPSON RD is owned and maintained by U.S. Forest Service.

How old is W FK THOMPSON RD and does age affect safety?

W FK THOMPSON RD was built in 2007, making it 19 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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