FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

MAIN BOULDER RD

Carrying MAIN BOULDER RD over FOUR MILE CREEK 039

30M S SPRINGDALE, Park, Montana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
30 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: MAIN BOULDER RD

The MAIN BOULDER RD bridge in Park, Montana carries MAIN BOULDER RD over FOUR MILE CREEK 039. It was built in 1938, making it 88 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 1 section, stretching 9.4 meters (31 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 156 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 6/9. 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 29.9 metric tons.

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

How MAIN BOULDER RD compares

▼ 0.8
Load rating vs Montana average (30.7 t)
Top 49%
Higher load rating than 51% of Montana bridges
124
Bridges in Park · 12 in Poor condition
MAIN BOULDER RD 29.9 t
Montana average 30.7 t

Live comparison across Montana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
88.2 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
53.7
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
13.5
Special reductions
−7.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
29.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1938
Material
Wood or Timber
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
9.4 m (31 ft)
Deck Width
7.7 m (25 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
156 vehicles/day
Structure Number
L34210000+03001

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.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether MAIN BOULDER 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 MAIN BOULDER RD against other structures in Park 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 MAIN BOULDER RD?

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

How often is MAIN BOULDER RD inspected?

MAIN BOULDER 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 156 vehicles per day.

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

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

MAIN BOULDER RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 29.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining MAIN BOULDER RD?

MAIN BOULDER RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is MAIN BOULDER RD and does age affect safety?

MAIN BOULDER RD was built in 1938, making it 88 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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