NOXON AVE E
Carrying NOXON AVE E over CABINET GORGE RESV 047
NOXON, Sanders, Montana
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: NOXON AVE E
The NOXON AVE E bridge in Sanders, Montana carries NOXON AVE E over CABINET GORGE RESV 047. It was built in 1922, making it 104 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1998, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 182.8 meters (600 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 5/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 18.1 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How NOXON AVE E 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
- 1922
- Last Reconstructed
- 1998
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 182.8 m (600 ft)
- Deck Width
- 5.5 m (18 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 100 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- L45260000+01001
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether NOXON AVE E 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 NOXON AVE E against other structures in Sanders 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 NOXON AVE E?
NOXON AVE E in Sanders, Montana has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is NOXON AVE E inspected?
NOXON AVE E'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. NOXON AVE E 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 NOXON AVE E?
NOXON AVE E has an NBI inventory load rating of 18.1 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining NOXON AVE E?
NOXON AVE E is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is NOXON AVE E and does age affect safety?
NOXON AVE E was built in 1922, making it 104 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.
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