FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

S 32ND ST W

Carrying S 32ND ST W over BBWA CANAL 115

2M SW BILLINGS, Yellowstone, Montana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: S 32ND ST W

The S 32ND ST W bridge in Yellowstone, Montana carries S 32ND ST W over BBWA CANAL 115. It was built in 2004, making it 22 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 15.1 meters (50 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,993 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked 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 32.7 metric tons.

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

How S 32ND ST W compares

▲ 2.0
Load rating vs Montana average (30.7 t)
Top 39%
Higher load rating than 61% of Montana bridges
283
Bridges in Yellowstone · 3 in Poor condition
S 32ND ST W 32.7 t
Montana average 30.7 t

Live comparison across Montana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
75.9 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
9.0
Essentiality /15
13.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
32.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2004
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
15.1 m (50 ft)
Deck Width
20.5 m (67 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
2,993 vehicles/day
Structure Number
M56010000+03001

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) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether S 32ND ST W 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 32ND ST W 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 32ND ST W?

S 32ND ST W 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 32ND ST W inspected?

S 32ND ST W'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 2,993 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. S 32ND ST W 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 32ND ST W?

S 32ND ST W has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining S 32ND ST W?

S 32ND ST W is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is S 32ND ST W and does age affect safety?

S 32ND ST W was built in 2004, making it 22 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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