FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

YORK RD

Carrying YORK RD over MISSOURI RIVER

14M NE HELENA, Lewis and Clark, Montana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
19 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: YORK RD

The YORK RD bridge in Lewis and Clark, Montana carries YORK RD over MISSOURI RIVER. It was built in 1982, making it 44 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 9 sections, stretching 329.1 meters (1080 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 470 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 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 19.1 metric tons.

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

How YORK RD compares

▼ 11.6
Load rating vs Montana average (30.7 t)
Bottom 13%
Lower load rating than 87% of Montana bridges
196
Bridges in Lewis and Clark · 9 in Poor condition
YORK RD 19.1 t
Montana average 30.7 t

Live comparison across Montana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
72.8 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
39.2
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
9.5
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
19.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1982
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
9
Structure Length
329.1 m (1080 ft)
Deck Width
10.5 m (34 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
470 vehicles/day
Structure Number
S00280012+00001

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether YORK 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 YORK RD against other structures in Lewis and Clark 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 YORK RD?

YORK RD in Lewis and Clark, Montana has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is YORK RD inspected?

YORK 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 470 vehicles per day.

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

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

YORK RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 19.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining YORK RD?

YORK RD is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is YORK RD and does age affect safety?

YORK RD was built in 1982, making it 44 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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