LIL BITTERROOT RD
Carrying LIL BITTERROOT RD over WARM SPRING CREEK 093
4M E HOT SPRINGS, Sanders, Montana
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: LIL BITTERROOT RD
The LIL BITTERROOT RD bridge in Sanders, Montana carries LIL BITTERROOT RD over WARM SPRING CREEK 093. It was built in 2009, making it 17 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 13.7 meters (45 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 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 33.4 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How LIL BITTERROOT 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
- 2009
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 13.7 m (45 ft)
- Deck Width
- 7.5 m (25 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 100 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- L45330001+09001
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.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether LIL BITTERROOT 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 LIL BITTERROOT RD against other structures in Sanders and across Montana. Montana bridges
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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 LIL BITTERROOT RD?
LIL BITTERROOT RD in Sanders, Montana has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is LIL BITTERROOT RD inspected?
LIL BITTERROOT 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. LIL BITTERROOT RD 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 LIL BITTERROOT RD?
LIL BITTERROOT RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 33.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining LIL BITTERROOT RD?
LIL BITTERROOT RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is LIL BITTERROOT RD and does age affect safety?
LIL BITTERROOT RD was built in 2009, making it 17 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.
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