FRYING PAN RD
Carrying FRYING PAN RD over SEP I 15 126
3M N DILLON, Beaverhead, Montana
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: FRYING PAN RD
The FRYING PAN RD bridge in Beaverhead, Montana carries FRYING PAN RD over SEP I 15 126. It was built in 1973, making it 53 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete. Daily traffic averages 1,996 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Montana bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How FRYING PAN RD 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
- 1973
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,996 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- L01112000+05201
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether FRYING PAN 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 FRYING PAN RD against other structures in Beaverhead 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 FRYING PAN RD?
FRYING PAN RD in Beaverhead, Montana on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is FRYING PAN RD inspected?
FRYING PAN 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 1,996 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FRYING PAN RD is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for FRYING PAN RD?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for FRYING PAN RD.
Who is responsible for maintaining FRYING PAN RD?
Ownership is not specified for FRYING PAN RD in the NBI.
How old is FRYING PAN RD and does age affect safety?
FRYING PAN RD was built in 1973, making it 53 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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