FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LOZEAU CROSSOVR RD

Carrying LOZEAU CROSSOVR RD over CLARK FORK 045

LOZEAU, Mineral, Montana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
15 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LOZEAU CROSSOVR RD

The LOZEAU CROSSOVR RD bridge in Mineral, Montana carries LOZEAU CROSSOVR RD over CLARK FORK 045. It was built in 1944, making it 82 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1998, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 141.4 meters (464 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 217 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 6/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 15.4 metric tons.

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

How LOZEAU CROSSOVR RD compares

▼ 15.3
Load rating vs Montana average (30.7 t)
Bottom 7%
Lower load rating than 93% of Montana bridges
152
Bridges in Mineral · 14 in Poor condition
LOZEAU CROSSOVR RD 15.4 t
Montana average 30.7 t

Live comparison across Montana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
43.6 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
22.2
Serviceability /30
7.0
Essentiality /15
14.4
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
15.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1944
Last Reconstructed
1998
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
141.4 m (464 ft)
Deck Width
4.9 m (16 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
217 vehicles/day
Structure Number
L31170019+06001

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether LOZEAU CROSSOVR 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 LOZEAU CROSSOVR RD 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 LOZEAU CROSSOVR RD?

LOZEAU CROSSOVR RD in Mineral, Montana has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is LOZEAU CROSSOVR RD inspected?

LOZEAU CROSSOVR 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 217 vehicles per day.

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

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

LOZEAU CROSSOVR RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 15.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining LOZEAU CROSSOVR RD?

LOZEAU CROSSOVR RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is LOZEAU CROSSOVR RD and does age affect safety?

LOZEAU CROSSOVR RD was built in 1944, making it 82 years old and last reconstructed in 1998.

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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