JUDITH RIVER RD
Carrying JUDITH RIVER RD over JUDITH RIVER 012
10M W WINIFRED, Fergus, Montana
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: JUDITH RIVER RD
The JUDITH RIVER RD bridge in Fergus, Montana carries JUDITH RIVER RD over JUDITH RIVER 012. It was built in 2001, making it 25 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 68.8 meters (226 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 13 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 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor 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 JUDITH RIVER 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
- 2001
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 68.8 m (226 ft)
- Deck Width
- 8.0 m (26 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 13 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- L14001009+05001
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • 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 JUDITH RIVER 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 JUDITH RIVER RD against other structures in Fergus and across Montana. Montana bridges
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for JUDITH RIVER RD?
JUDITH RIVER RD in Fergus, Montana has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is JUDITH RIVER RD inspected?
JUDITH RIVER 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 13 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. JUDITH RIVER 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 JUDITH RIVER RD?
JUDITH RIVER RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 23.6 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining JUDITH RIVER RD?
JUDITH RIVER RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is JUDITH RIVER RD and does age affect safety?
JUDITH RIVER RD was built in 2001, making it 25 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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