RD 7688
Carrying RD 7688 over W FK FISHTRAP
LOWER FISHTRAP RIDG, Sanders, Montana
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: RD 7688
The RD 7688 bridge in Sanders, Montana carries RD 7688 over W FK FISHTRAP. It was built in 1965, making it 61 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 1 section, stretching 9.9 meters (32 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 6/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 21.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How RD 7688 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
- 1965
- Material
- Wood or Timber
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 9.9 m (32 ft)
- Deck Width
- 4.6 m (15 ft)
- Owner
- U.S. Forest Service
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 40 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 011608000000169
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • At 8/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether RD 7688 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 RD 7688 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 RD 7688?
RD 7688 in Sanders, Montana has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is RD 7688 inspected?
RD 7688'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. RD 7688 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 RD 7688?
RD 7688 has an NBI inventory load rating of 21.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining RD 7688?
RD 7688 is owned and maintained by U.S. Forest Service.
How old is RD 7688 and does age affect safety?
RD 7688 was built in 1965, making it 61 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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