BOY SCOUT RD
Carrying BOY SCOUT RD over CLEARWATER RIVER 082
2M NW SEELEY LAKE, Missoula, Montana
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: BOY SCOUT RD
The BOY SCOUT RD bridge in Missoula, Montana carries BOY SCOUT RD over CLEARWATER RIVER 082. It was built in 1938, making it 88 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1985, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 21 sections, stretching 121.9 meters (400 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 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 2.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How BOY SCOUT 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
- 1938
- Last Reconstructed
- 1985
- Material
- Wood or Timber
- Number of Spans
- 21
- Structure Length
- 121.9 m (400 ft)
- Deck Width
- 6.5 m (21 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 100 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- L32601002+04001
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 4/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
How to read this record
BOY SCOUT RD is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare BOY SCOUT RD against other structures in Missoula 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 BOY SCOUT RD?
BOY SCOUT RD in Missoula, Montana has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is BOY SCOUT RD inspected?
BOY SCOUT 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. BOY SCOUT RD is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for BOY SCOUT RD?
BOY SCOUT RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 2.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining BOY SCOUT RD?
BOY SCOUT RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is BOY SCOUT RD and does age affect safety?
BOY SCOUT RD was built in 1938, making it 88 years old and last reconstructed in 1985.
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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