DIAMOND MATCH RD
Carrying DIAMOND MATCH RD over CEDAR CREEK
1M SE SUPERIOR, Mineral, Montana
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: DIAMOND MATCH RD
The DIAMOND MATCH RD bridge in Mineral, Montana carries DIAMOND MATCH RD over CEDAR CREEK. It was built in 1955, making it 71 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 33.5 meters (110 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 703 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic 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 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor 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 DIAMOND MATCH RD 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
- 1955
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 33.5 m (110 ft)
- Deck Width
- 8.1 m (27 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 703 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- S00257001+05441
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether DIAMOND MATCH 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 DIAMOND MATCH RD against other structures in Mineral and across Montana. Montana bridges
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for DIAMOND MATCH RD?
DIAMOND MATCH RD in Mineral, Montana has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is DIAMOND MATCH RD inspected?
DIAMOND MATCH 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 703 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. DIAMOND MATCH RD is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for DIAMOND MATCH RD?
DIAMOND MATCH RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 22.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining DIAMOND MATCH RD?
DIAMOND MATCH RD is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is DIAMOND MATCH RD and does age affect safety?
DIAMOND MATCH RD was built in 1955, making it 71 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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