FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

TETRAULT RD

Carrying TETRAULT RD over WHITEFISH RIVER 090

9M SE WHITEFISH, Flathead, Montana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
14 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: TETRAULT RD

The TETRAULT RD bridge in Flathead, Montana carries TETRAULT RD over WHITEFISH RIVER 090. It was built in 1995, making it 31 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 26.8 meters (88 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 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 13.6 metric tons.

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

How TETRAULT RD compares

▼ 17.1
Load rating vs Montana average (30.7 t)
Bottom 6%
Lower load rating than 94% of Montana bridges
195
Bridges in Flathead · 9 in Poor condition
TETRAULT RD 13.6 t
Montana average 30.7 t

Live comparison across Montana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
69.4 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
28.5
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
13.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1995
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
26.8 m (88 ft)
Deck Width
9.1 m (30 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
100 vehicles/day
Structure Number
L15275000+08001

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • 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 TETRAULT 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 TETRAULT RD 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 TETRAULT RD?

TETRAULT RD in Flathead, 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 TETRAULT RD inspected?

TETRAULT 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 100 vehicles per day.

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

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

TETRAULT RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 13.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining TETRAULT RD?

TETRAULT RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is TETRAULT RD and does age affect safety?

TETRAULT RD was built in 1995, making it 31 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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