BATTLEFIELD ROAD
Carrying BATTLEFIELD ROAD over MEDICINE TAIL COULEE
I-90, EXIT 510, EAST ON U, Big Horn, Montana
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: BATTLEFIELD ROAD
The BATTLEFIELD ROAD bridge in Big Horn, Montana carries BATTLEFIELD ROAD over MEDICINE TAIL COULEE. It was built in 1938, making it 88 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 4 sections, stretching 14.0 meters (46 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 150 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Montana bridges. It is owned and maintained by National Park Service.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 83.4 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How BATTLEFIELD ROAD compares
Live comparison across Montana.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1938
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 4
- Structure Length
- 14.0 m (46 ft)
- Owner
- National Park Service
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 150 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 1380002P0000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
BATTLEFIELD 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 BATTLEFIELD ROAD against other structures in Big Horn 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 BATTLEFIELD ROAD?
BATTLEFIELD ROAD in Big Horn, Montana on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is BATTLEFIELD ROAD inspected?
BATTLEFIELD 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 150 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BATTLEFIELD 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 BATTLEFIELD ROAD?
BATTLEFIELD ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 83.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining BATTLEFIELD ROAD?
BATTLEFIELD ROAD is owned and maintained by National Park Service.
How old is BATTLEFIELD ROAD and does age affect safety?
BATTLEFIELD ROAD was built in 1938, making it 88 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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