WOODBRIDGE DRIVE
Carrying WOODBRIDGE DRIVE over DRAINAGE 002
HELENA-WOODBRIDGE DRIVE, Lewis and Clark, Montana
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: WOODBRIDGE DRIVE
The WOODBRIDGE DRIVE bridge in Lewis and Clark, Montana carries WOODBRIDGE DRIVE over DRAINAGE 002. It was built in 1975, making it 51 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 1 section, stretching 27.7 meters (91 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 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 25.4 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How WOODBRIDGE DRIVE 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
- 1975
- Material
- Wood or Timber
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 27.7 m (91 ft)
- Deck Width
- 11.7 m (38 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 100 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- M25058000+00301
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether WOODBRIDGE DRIVE 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 WOODBRIDGE DRIVE against other structures in Lewis and Clark 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 WOODBRIDGE DRIVE?
WOODBRIDGE DRIVE in Lewis and Clark, Montana has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is WOODBRIDGE DRIVE inspected?
WOODBRIDGE DRIVE'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. WOODBRIDGE DRIVE 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 WOODBRIDGE DRIVE?
WOODBRIDGE DRIVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 25.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining WOODBRIDGE DRIVE?
WOODBRIDGE DRIVE is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is WOODBRIDGE DRIVE and does age affect safety?
WOODBRIDGE DRIVE was built in 1975, making it 51 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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