FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

OLD US 10

Carrying OLD US 10 over SPRING CREEK 035

2M NW GREYCLIFF, Sweet Grass, Montana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
31 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: OLD US 10

The OLD US 10 bridge in Sweet Grass, Montana carries OLD US 10 over SPRING CREEK 035. It was built in 1936, making it 90 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 1 section, stretching 7.6 meters (25 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 342 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 7/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 30.8 metric tons.

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

How OLD US 10 compares

▲ 0.1
Load rating vs Montana average (30.7 t)
Top 45%
Higher load rating than 55% of Montana bridges
89
Bridges in Sweet Grass · 5 in Poor condition
OLD US 10 30.8 t
Montana average 30.7 t

Live comparison across Montana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
80.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
44.3
Serviceability /30
24.0
Essentiality /15
14.5
Special reductions
−2.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
30.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1936
Material
Wood or Timber
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
7.6 m (25 ft)
Deck Width
9.4 m (31 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
342 vehicles/day
Structure Number
L49125006+04001

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • 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 (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether OLD US 10 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 OLD US 10 against other structures in Sweet Grass 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 OLD US 10?

OLD US 10 in Sweet Grass, Montana has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is OLD US 10 inspected?

OLD US 10'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 342 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. OLD US 10 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 OLD US 10?

OLD US 10 has an NBI inventory load rating of 30.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining OLD US 10?

OLD US 10 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is OLD US 10 and does age affect safety?

OLD US 10 was built in 1936, making it 90 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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