FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

S 200

Carrying S 200 over CLEARWATER RIVER

CLEARWATER JCT, Missoula, Montana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
38 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: S 200

The S 200 bridge in Missoula, Montana carries S 200 over CLEARWATER RIVER. It was built in 1949, making it 77 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1995, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 35.8 meters (117 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,070 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 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, 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 38.1 metric tons.

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

How S 200 compares

▲ 7.4
Load rating vs Montana average (30.7 t)
Top 15%
Higher load rating than 85% of Montana bridges
205
Bridges in Missoula · 15 in Poor condition
S 200 38.1 t
Montana average 30.7 t

Live comparison across Montana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
68.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
28.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
38.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1949
Last Reconstructed
1995
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
35.8 m (117 ft)
Deck Width
12.9 m (42 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
3,070 vehicles/day
Structure Number
P00024031+03171

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • 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 S 200 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 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?

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

How often is S 200 inspected?

S 200'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 3,070 vehicles per day.

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

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

S 200 has an NBI inventory load rating of 38.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining S 200?

S 200 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is S 200 and does age affect safety?

S 200 was built in 1949, making it 77 years old and last reconstructed in 1995.

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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