FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

MIDWAY RD W

Carrying MIDWAY RD W over NO NAME COULEE 028

3M SW CONRAD, Pondera, Montana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
32 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: MIDWAY RD W

The MIDWAY RD W bridge in Pondera, Montana carries MIDWAY RD W over NO NAME COULEE 028. It was built in 2012, making it 14 years old today. The structure is built primarily of aluminum/iron and spans 1 section, stretching 7.1 meters (23 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 96 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 culvert 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 31.8 metric tons.

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

How MIDWAY RD W compares

▲ 1.1
Load rating vs Montana average (30.7 t)
Top 42%
Higher load rating than 58% of Montana bridges
96
Bridges in Pondera · 3 in Poor condition
MIDWAY RD W 31.8 t
Montana average 30.7 t

Live comparison across Montana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
99.8 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
54.8
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
31.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2012
Material
Aluminum/Iron
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
7.1 m (23 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
96 vehicles/day
Structure Number
L37361000+04001

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether MIDWAY RD W 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 MIDWAY RD W against other structures in Pondera 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 MIDWAY RD W?

MIDWAY RD W in Pondera, Montana on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is MIDWAY RD W inspected?

MIDWAY RD W'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 96 vehicles per day.

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

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

MIDWAY RD W has an NBI inventory load rating of 31.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining MIDWAY RD W?

MIDWAY RD W is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is MIDWAY RD W and does age affect safety?

MIDWAY RD W was built in 2012, making it 14 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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