STAGECOACH TRAIL
Carrying STAGECOACH TRAIL over SHONKIN CREEK 006
3M SE FORT BENTON, Chouteau, Montana
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: STAGECOACH TRAIL
The STAGECOACH TRAIL bridge in Chouteau, Montana carries STAGECOACH TRAIL over SHONKIN CREEK 006. It was built in 2002, making it 24 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 21.7 meters (71 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 8/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure 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 34.5 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How STAGECOACH TRAIL 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
- 2002
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 21.7 m (71 ft)
- Deck Width
- 5.4 m (18 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 100 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- L08205002+02001
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether STAGECOACH TRAIL 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 STAGECOACH TRAIL against other structures in Chouteau 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 STAGECOACH TRAIL?
STAGECOACH TRAIL in Chouteau, Montana has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is STAGECOACH TRAIL inspected?
STAGECOACH TRAIL'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. STAGECOACH TRAIL 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 STAGECOACH TRAIL?
STAGECOACH TRAIL has an NBI inventory load rating of 34.5 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining STAGECOACH TRAIL?
STAGECOACH TRAIL is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is STAGECOACH TRAIL and does age affect safety?
STAGECOACH TRAIL was built in 2002, making it 24 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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