FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

S 4TH RD

Carrying S 4TH RD over HUNTLEY MAIN CANAL 146

1M NE HUNTLEY, Yellowstone, Montana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
21 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: S 4TH RD

The S 4TH RD bridge in Yellowstone, Montana carries S 4TH RD over HUNTLEY MAIN CANAL 146. It was built in 1986, making it 40 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 22.3 meters (73 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 79 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 21.1 metric tons.

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

How S 4TH RD compares

▼ 9.6
Load rating vs Montana average (30.7 t)
Bottom 18%
Lower load rating than 82% of Montana bridges
283
Bridges in Yellowstone · 3 in Poor condition
S 4TH RD 21.1 t
Montana average 30.7 t

Live comparison across Montana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
79.8 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
42.6
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.1
Special reductions
−7.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
21.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1986
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
22.3 m (73 ft)
Deck Width
7.9 m (26 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
79 vehicles/day
Structure Number
L56035000+03001

Condition Analysis

  • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • 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 S 4TH 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 S 4TH RD against other structures in Yellowstone 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 S 4TH RD?

S 4TH RD in Yellowstone, 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 S 4TH RD inspected?

S 4TH 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 79 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. S 4TH 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 S 4TH RD?

S 4TH RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 21.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining S 4TH RD?

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

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

S 4TH RD was built in 1986, making it 40 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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