FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

TWIN BRIDGES RD

Carrying TWIN BRIDGES RD over ANTELOPE CREEK 055

1M E ANTELOPE, Sheridan, Montana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
5 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: TWIN BRIDGES RD

The TWIN BRIDGES RD bridge in Sheridan, Montana carries TWIN BRIDGES RD over ANTELOPE CREEK 055. It was built in 2008, making it 18 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 16.1 meters (53 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 6/9, 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 4.5 metric tons.

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

How TWIN BRIDGES RD compares

▼ 26.2
Load rating vs Montana average (30.7 t)
Bottom 1%
Lower load rating than 99% of Montana bridges
66
Bridges in Sheridan · 2 in Poor condition
TWIN BRIDGES RD 4.5 t
Montana average 30.7 t

Live comparison across Montana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
30.8 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
7.0
Serviceability /30
9.0
Essentiality /15
14.8
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
4.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2008
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
16.1 m (53 ft)
Deck Width
6.1 m (20 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
100 vehicles/day
Structure Number
L46208001+02001

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • 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 TWIN BRIDGES 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 TWIN BRIDGES RD against other structures in Sheridan 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 TWIN BRIDGES RD?

TWIN BRIDGES RD in Sheridan, Montana has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is TWIN BRIDGES RD inspected?

TWIN BRIDGES 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. TWIN BRIDGES 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 TWIN BRIDGES RD?

TWIN BRIDGES RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 4.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining TWIN BRIDGES RD?

TWIN BRIDGES RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is TWIN BRIDGES RD and does age affect safety?

TWIN BRIDGES RD was built in 2008, making it 18 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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