FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

NORTH CABLE RD

Carrying NORTH CABLE RD over WARM SPRINGS CREEK 021

NW ANACONDA, Deer Lodge, Montana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: NORTH CABLE RD

The NORTH CABLE RD bridge in Deer Lodge, Montana carries NORTH CABLE RD over WARM SPRINGS CREEK 021. It was built in 1983, making it 43 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 16.2 meters (53 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 668 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 6/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor 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 NORTH CABLE RD compares

▲ 2.0
Load rating vs Montana average (30.7 t)
Top 39%
Higher load rating than 61% of Montana bridges
68
Bridges in Deer Lodge · 4 in Poor condition
NORTH CABLE RD 32.7 t
Montana average 30.7 t

Live comparison across Montana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
81.6 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
13.8
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
32.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1983
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
16.2 m (53 ft)
Deck Width
7.4 m (24 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
668 vehicles/day
Structure Number
L12102000+01001

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether NORTH CABLE 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 NORTH CABLE RD against other structures in Deer Lodge 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 NORTH CABLE RD?

NORTH CABLE RD in Deer Lodge, Montana has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is NORTH CABLE RD inspected?

NORTH CABLE 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 668 vehicles per day.

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

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

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

Who is responsible for maintaining NORTH CABLE RD?

NORTH CABLE RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is NORTH CABLE RD and does age affect safety?

NORTH CABLE RD was built in 1983, making it 43 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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