FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

BRIDGER FROMBERG R

Carrying BRIDGER FROMBERG R over BLUEWATER CREEK 001

2M SE FROMBERG, Carbon, Montana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
25 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: BRIDGER FROMBERG R

The BRIDGER FROMBERG R bridge in Carbon, Montana carries BRIDGER FROMBERG R over BLUEWATER CREEK 001. It was built in 1913, making it 113 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 9.1 meters (30 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 218 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 a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 24.5 metric tons.

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

How BRIDGER FROMBERG R compares

▼ 6.2
Load rating vs Montana average (30.7 t)
Bottom 28%
Lower load rating than 72% of Montana bridges
77
Bridges in Carbon · 4 in Poor condition
BRIDGER FROMBERG R 24.5 t
Montana average 30.7 t

Live comparison across Montana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
59.5 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
37.8
Serviceability /30
9.0
Essentiality /15
14.8
Special reductions
−2.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
24.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1913
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
9.1 m (30 ft)
Deck Width
5.3 m (17 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
218 vehicles/day
Structure Number
L05302008+06001

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether BRIDGER FROMBERG R 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 BRIDGER FROMBERG R against other structures in Carbon 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 BRIDGER FROMBERG R?

BRIDGER FROMBERG R in Carbon, Montana has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is BRIDGER FROMBERG R inspected?

BRIDGER FROMBERG R'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 218 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BRIDGER FROMBERG R 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 BRIDGER FROMBERG R?

BRIDGER FROMBERG R has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining BRIDGER FROMBERG R?

BRIDGER FROMBERG R is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is BRIDGER FROMBERG R and does age affect safety?

BRIDGER FROMBERG R was built in 1913, making it 113 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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