FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

ELYSIAN RD

Carrying ELYSIAN RD over HOGAN`S SLOUGH 184

BILLINGS-ELYSIAN RD, Yellowstone, Montana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
22 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: ELYSIAN RD

The ELYSIAN RD bridge in Yellowstone, Montana carries ELYSIAN RD over HOGAN`S SLOUGH 184. It was built in 1994, making it 32 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 10.4 meters (34 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 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 21.8 metric tons.

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

How ELYSIAN RD compares

▼ 8.9
Load rating vs Montana average (30.7 t)
Bottom 19%
Lower load rating than 81% of Montana bridges
283
Bridges in Yellowstone · 3 in Poor condition
ELYSIAN RD 21.8 t
Montana average 30.7 t

Live comparison across Montana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
87.7 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
43.8
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−1.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1994
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
10.4 m (34 ft)
Deck Width
9.9 m (32 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
100 vehicles/day
Structure Number
M56010000+07001

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • 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) 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 ELYSIAN 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 ELYSIAN 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 ELYSIAN RD?

ELYSIAN RD in Yellowstone, Montana has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is ELYSIAN RD inspected?

ELYSIAN 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 100 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ELYSIAN RD 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 ELYSIAN RD?

ELYSIAN RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 21.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining ELYSIAN RD?

ELYSIAN RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is ELYSIAN RD and does age affect safety?

ELYSIAN RD was built in 1994, making it 32 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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