S 201-1ST ST W
Carrying S 201-1ST ST W over USRS CANAL
FAIRVIEW, Richland, Montana
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: S 201-1ST ST W
The S 201-1ST ST W bridge in Richland, Montana carries S 201-1ST ST W over USRS CANAL. It was built in 1934, making it 92 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 3 sections, stretching 15.5 meters (51 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,018 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 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 22.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How S 201-1ST ST W 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
- 1934
- Material
- Wood or Timber
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 15.5 m (51 ft)
- Deck Width
- 7.6 m (25 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,018 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- S00201069+03001
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether S 201-1ST 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 201-1ST ST W against other structures in Richland 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 201-1ST ST W?
S 201-1ST ST W in Richland, Montana has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is S 201-1ST ST W inspected?
S 201-1ST 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 1,018 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. S 201-1ST ST W 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 201-1ST ST W?
S 201-1ST ST W has an NBI inventory load rating of 22.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining S 201-1ST ST W?
S 201-1ST ST W is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is S 201-1ST ST W and does age affect safety?
S 201-1ST ST W was built in 1934, making it 92 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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