S FRONTAGE RD 011
Carrying S FRONTAGE RD 011 over POWELL CREEK 063
2M S DEER LODGE, Powell, Montana
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: S FRONTAGE RD 011
The S FRONTAGE RD 011 bridge in Powell, Montana carries S FRONTAGE RD 011 over POWELL CREEK 063. It was built in 1930, making it 96 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1949, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 11.1 meters (36 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 899 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic 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 5/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor 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 S FRONTAGE RD 011 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
- 1930
- Last Reconstructed
- 1949
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 11.1 m (36 ft)
- Deck Width
- 10.2 m (33 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 899 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- L39242001+01001
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 5/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether S FRONTAGE RD 011 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 S FRONTAGE RD 011 against other structures in Powell 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 S FRONTAGE RD 011?
S FRONTAGE RD 011 in Powell, Montana has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is S FRONTAGE RD 011 inspected?
S FRONTAGE RD 011'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 899 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. S FRONTAGE RD 011 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 S FRONTAGE RD 011?
S FRONTAGE RD 011 has an NBI inventory load rating of 29.9 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining S FRONTAGE RD 011?
S FRONTAGE RD 011 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is S FRONTAGE RD 011 and does age affect safety?
S FRONTAGE RD 011 was built in 1930, making it 96 years old and last reconstructed in 1949.
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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