FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

BAGAN RD

Carrying BAGAN RD over FORT BELKNAP CANAL 061

4M E CHINOOK, Blaine, Montana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: BAGAN RD

The BAGAN RD bridge in Blaine, Montana carries BAGAN RD over FORT BELKNAP CANAL 061. It was built in 2010, making it 16 years old today. The structure is built primarily of aluminum/iron and spans 1 section, stretching 7.1 meters (23 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 83 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Montana bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.7 metric tons.

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

How BAGAN RD compares

▲ 2.0
Load rating vs Montana average (30.7 t)
Top 39%
Higher load rating than 61% of Montana bridges
101
Bridges in Blaine · 10 in Poor condition
BAGAN RD 32.7 t
Montana average 30.7 t

Live comparison across Montana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
99.7 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.8
Special reductions
−0.1

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
32.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2010
Material
Aluminum/Iron
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
7.1 m (23 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
83 vehicles/day
Structure Number
L03002000+06001

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether BAGAN 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 BAGAN RD against other structures in Blaine 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 BAGAN RD?

BAGAN RD in Blaine, Montana on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is BAGAN RD inspected?

BAGAN 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 83 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BAGAN 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 BAGAN RD?

BAGAN RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining BAGAN RD?

BAGAN RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is BAGAN RD and does age affect safety?

BAGAN RD was built in 2010, making it 16 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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