8 MILE RD
Carrying 8 MILE RD over HARLEM CANAL 077
5M SE ZURICH, Blaine, Montana
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: 8 MILE RD
The 8 MILE RD bridge in Blaine, Montana carries 8 MILE RD over HARLEM CANAL 077. It was built in 2004, making it 22 years old today. The structure is built primarily of aluminum/iron and spans 1 section, stretching 7.3 meters (24 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 100 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 8/9. 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 23.6 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How 8 MILE RD 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
- 2004
- Material
- Aluminum/Iron
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 7.3 m (24 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 100 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- L03305013+00001
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 8 MILE 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 8 MILE 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 8 MILE RD?
8 MILE RD in Blaine, Montana on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is 8 MILE RD inspected?
8 MILE 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 100 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 8 MILE 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 8 MILE RD?
8 MILE RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 23.6 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining 8 MILE RD?
8 MILE RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is 8 MILE RD and does age affect safety?
8 MILE RD was built in 2004, making it 22 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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