FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

STEVI CUTOFF RD

Carrying STEVI CUTOFF RD over BITTERROOT RIVER OVERFLO

1M NW STEVENSVILLE, Ravalli, Montana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
22 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: STEVI CUTOFF RD

The STEVI CUTOFF RD bridge in Ravalli, Montana carries STEVI CUTOFF RD over BITTERROOT RIVER OVERFLO. It was built in 1951, making it 75 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 3 sections, stretching 23.2 meters (76 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 7,991 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 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 21.8 metric tons.

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

How STEVI CUTOFF RD compares

▼ 8.9
Load rating vs Montana average (30.7 t)
Bottom 19%
Lower load rating than 81% of Montana bridges
149
Bridges in Ravalli · 8 in Poor condition
STEVI CUTOFF RD 21.8 t
Montana average 30.7 t

Live comparison across Montana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
43.8 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
33.8
Serviceability /30
10.0
Essentiality /15
0.0
Special reductions
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
21.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1951
Material
Wood or Timber
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
23.2 m (76 ft)
Deck Width
8.5 m (28 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
7,991 vehicles/day
Structure Number
S00269020+08001

Condition Analysis

  • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • 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 STEVI CUTOFF 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 STEVI CUTOFF RD against other structures in Ravalli 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 STEVI CUTOFF RD?

STEVI CUTOFF RD in Ravalli, Montana has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is STEVI CUTOFF RD inspected?

STEVI CUTOFF 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 7,991 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. STEVI CUTOFF RD 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 STEVI CUTOFF RD?

STEVI CUTOFF RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 21.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining STEVI CUTOFF RD?

STEVI CUTOFF RD is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is STEVI CUTOFF RD and does age affect safety?

STEVI CUTOFF RD was built in 1951, making it 75 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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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