RIVER ST N
Carrying RIVER ST N over CLARK FORK 003
SUPERIOR-RIVER ST N, Mineral, Montana
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: RIVER ST N
The RIVER ST N bridge in Mineral, Montana carries RIVER ST N over CLARK FORK 003. It was built in 1972, making it 54 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 4 sections, stretching 133.2 meters (437 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,332 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Montana bridges. It is owned and maintained by State 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. 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 RIVER ST N 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
- 1972
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 4
- Structure Length
- 133.2 m (437 ft)
- Deck Width
- 13.3 m (44 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 2,332 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- L31007002+05101
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether RIVER ST N 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 RIVER ST N against other structures in Mineral 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 RIVER ST N?
RIVER ST N in Mineral, 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 RIVER ST N inspected?
RIVER ST N'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 2,332 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RIVER ST N 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 RIVER ST N?
RIVER ST N has an NBI inventory load rating of 34.5 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining RIVER ST N?
RIVER ST N is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is RIVER ST N and does age affect safety?
RIVER ST N was built in 1972, making it 54 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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