FRONTAGE RD-S 205
Carrying FRONTAGE RD-S 205 over RR
MANHATTAN, Gallatin, Montana
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: FRONTAGE RD-S 205
The FRONTAGE RD-S 205 bridge in Gallatin, Montana carries FRONTAGE RD-S 205 over RR. It was built in 2010, making it 16 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 114.0 meters (374 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,232 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 6/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 6/9. 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 40.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How FRONTAGE RD-S 205 compares
Live comparison across Montana.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 2010
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 114.0 m (374 ft)
- Deck Width
- 12.6 m (41 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 2,232 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- S00205011+09551
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether FRONTAGE RD-S 205 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 FRONTAGE RD-S 205 against other structures in Gallatin 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 FRONTAGE RD-S 205?
FRONTAGE RD-S 205 in Gallatin, Montana has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is FRONTAGE RD-S 205 inspected?
FRONTAGE RD-S 205'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 2,232 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FRONTAGE RD-S 205 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 FRONTAGE RD-S 205?
FRONTAGE RD-S 205 has an NBI inventory load rating of 40.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining FRONTAGE RD-S 205?
FRONTAGE RD-S 205 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is FRONTAGE RD-S 205 and does age affect safety?
FRONTAGE RD-S 205 was built in 2010, making it 16 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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