FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

IRR - S 314

Carrying IRR - S 314 over SQUIRREL CREEK

DECKER, Big Horn, Montana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
44 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: IRR - S 314

The IRR - S 314 bridge in Big Horn, Montana carries IRR - S 314 over SQUIRREL CREEK. It was built in 1981, making it 45 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 8.2 meters (27 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 837 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 culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 43.5 metric tons.

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

How IRR - S 314 compares

▲ 12.8
Load rating vs Montana average (30.7 t)
Top 9%
Higher load rating than 91% of Montana bridges
136
Bridges in Big Horn · 7 in Poor condition
IRR - S 314 43.5 t
Montana average 30.7 t

Live comparison across Montana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
99.2 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.2
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
43.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1981
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
8.2 m (27 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
837 vehicles/day
Structure Number
S00314002+05001

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether IRR - S 314 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 IRR - S 314 against other structures in Big Horn 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 IRR - S 314?

IRR - S 314 in Big Horn, Montana on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is IRR - S 314 inspected?

IRR - S 314'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 837 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. IRR - S 314 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 IRR - S 314?

IRR - S 314 has an NBI inventory load rating of 43.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining IRR - S 314?

IRR - S 314 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is IRR - S 314 and does age affect safety?

IRR - S 314 was built in 1981, making it 45 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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