FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

S 200 EB

Carrying S 200 EB over BLACKFOOT RIVER

5M W POTOMAC, Missoula, Montana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
24 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: S 200 EB

The S 200 EB bridge in Missoula, Montana carries S 200 EB over BLACKFOOT RIVER. It was built in 1940, making it 86 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1991, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 135.9 meters (446 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,301 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Montana bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 23.6 metric tons.

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

How S 200 EB compares

▼ 7.1
Load rating vs Montana average (30.7 t)
Bottom 25%
Lower load rating than 75% of Montana bridges
205
Bridges in Missoula · 15 in Poor condition
S 200 EB 23.6 t
Montana average 30.7 t

Live comparison across Montana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
51.5 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
36.5
Serviceability /30
20.0
Essentiality /15
0.0
Special reductions
−5.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1940
Last Reconstructed
1991
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
135.9 m (446 ft)
Deck Width
7.5 m (25 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
2,301 vehicles/day
Structure Number
P00024011+01811

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 fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether S 200 EB 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 200 EB against other structures in Missoula 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 200 EB?

S 200 EB in Missoula, Montana has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is S 200 EB inspected?

S 200 EB'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 2,301 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. S 200 EB 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 S 200 EB?

S 200 EB has an NBI inventory load rating of 23.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining S 200 EB?

S 200 EB is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is S 200 EB and does age affect safety?

S 200 EB was built in 1940, making it 86 years old and last reconstructed in 1991.

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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