FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CONRAD DR

Carrying CONRAD DR over FLATHEAD RIVER 013

KALISPELL, Flathead, Montana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
42 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CONRAD DR

The CONRAD DR bridge in Flathead, Montana carries CONRAD DR over FLATHEAD RIVER 013. It was built in 2009, making it 17 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 4 sections, stretching 221.3 meters (726 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 5/9, 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 41.7 metric tons.

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

How CONRAD DR compares

▲ 11.0
Load rating vs Montana average (30.7 t)
Top 10%
Higher load rating than 90% of Montana bridges
195
Bridges in Flathead · 9 in Poor condition
CONRAD DR 41.7 t
Montana average 30.7 t

Live comparison across Montana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
99.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
41.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2009
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
221.3 m (726 ft)
Deck Width
12.3 m (40 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
100 vehicles/day
Structure Number
L15091000+05001

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • 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 CONRAD DR 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 CONRAD DR against other structures in Flathead 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 CONRAD DR?

CONRAD DR in Flathead, Montana has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CONRAD DR inspected?

CONRAD DR'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. CONRAD DR 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 CONRAD DR?

CONRAD DR has an NBI inventory load rating of 41.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CONRAD DR?

CONRAD DR is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is CONRAD DR and does age affect safety?

CONRAD DR was built in 2009, making it 17 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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