FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

4TH RD NE

Carrying 4TH RD NE over NO NAME DITCH 011

12M NE FAIRFIELD, Teton, Montana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
5 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: 4TH RD NE

The 4TH RD NE bridge in Teton, Montana carries 4TH RD NE over NO NAME DITCH 011. It was built in 1938, making it 88 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2009, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 8.5 meters (28 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 5.4 metric tons.

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

How 4TH RD NE compares

▼ 25.3
Load rating vs Montana average (30.7 t)
Bottom 2%
Lower load rating than 98% of Montana bridges
81
Bridges in Teton · 2 in Poor condition
4TH RD NE 5.4 t
Montana average 30.7 t

Live comparison across Montana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
45.8 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
9.3
Serviceability /30
21.5
Essentiality /15
14.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
5.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1938
Last Reconstructed
2009
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
8.5 m (28 ft)
Deck Width
7.4 m (24 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
100 vehicles/day
Structure Number
L50029009+02001

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether 4TH RD NE 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 4TH RD NE against other structures in Teton 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 4TH RD NE?

4TH RD NE in Teton, 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 4TH RD NE inspected?

4TH RD NE'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. 4TH RD NE 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 4TH RD NE?

4TH RD NE has an NBI inventory load rating of 5.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining 4TH RD NE?

4TH RD NE is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is 4TH RD NE and does age affect safety?

4TH RD NE was built in 1938, making it 88 years old and last reconstructed in 2009.

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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