OUTLOOK BENCH RD
Carrying OUTLOOK BENCH RD over PLENTYWOOD CREEK 014
2M NE OUTLOOK, Sheridan, Montana
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: OUTLOOK BENCH RD
The OUTLOOK BENCH RD bridge in Sheridan, Montana carries OUTLOOK BENCH RD over PLENTYWOOD CREEK 014. It was built in 1970, making it 56 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 9.4 meters (31 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 7/9, 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 31.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How OUTLOOK BENCH 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
- 1970
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 9.4 m (31 ft)
- Deck Width
- 7.8 m (26 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 100 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- L46497000+08001
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗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) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • 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 OUTLOOK BENCH 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 OUTLOOK BENCH 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 OUTLOOK BENCH RD?
OUTLOOK BENCH RD in Sheridan, Montana has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is OUTLOOK BENCH RD inspected?
OUTLOOK BENCH 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. OUTLOOK BENCH 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 OUTLOOK BENCH RD?
OUTLOOK BENCH RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 31.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining OUTLOOK BENCH RD?
OUTLOOK BENCH RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is OUTLOOK BENCH RD and does age affect safety?
OUTLOOK BENCH RD was built in 1970, making it 56 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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