MILES CITY CUTOFF
Carrying MILES CITY CUTOFF over LITTLE BEAVER CREEK 004
4M NW EKALAKA, Carter, Montana
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: MILES CITY CUTOFF
The MILES CITY CUTOFF bridge in Carter, Montana carries MILES CITY CUTOFF over LITTLE BEAVER CREEK 004. It was built in 1987, making it 39 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2016, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 16.8 meters (55 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 a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 4.5 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How MILES CITY CUTOFF 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
- 1987
- Last Reconstructed
- 2016
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 16.8 m (55 ft)
- Deck Width
- 6.4 m (21 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 100 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- L06002003+07001
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether MILES CITY CUTOFF 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 MILES CITY CUTOFF against other structures in Carter 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 MILES CITY CUTOFF?
MILES CITY CUTOFF in Carter, Montana has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is MILES CITY CUTOFF inspected?
MILES CITY CUTOFF'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. MILES CITY CUTOFF 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 MILES CITY CUTOFF?
MILES CITY CUTOFF has an NBI inventory load rating of 4.5 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining MILES CITY CUTOFF?
MILES CITY CUTOFF is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is MILES CITY CUTOFF and does age affect safety?
MILES CITY CUTOFF was built in 1987, making it 39 years old and last reconstructed in 2016.
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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