CENTRAL AVE RAMP
Carrying CENTRAL AVE RAMP over UNDERPASS AVENUE
BILLINGS, Yellowstone, Montana
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: CENTRAL AVE RAMP
The CENTRAL AVE RAMP bridge in Yellowstone, Montana carries CENTRAL AVE RAMP over UNDERPASS AVENUE. It was built in 1977, making it 49 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete. Daily traffic averages 19,766 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Montana bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How CENTRAL AVE RAMP 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
- 1977
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 19,766 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- U01035000+05001
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CENTRAL AVE RAMP 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 CENTRAL AVE RAMP against other structures in Yellowstone 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 CENTRAL AVE RAMP?
CENTRAL AVE RAMP in Yellowstone, Montana on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is CENTRAL AVE RAMP inspected?
CENTRAL AVE RAMP'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 19,766 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CENTRAL AVE RAMP is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for CENTRAL AVE RAMP?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for CENTRAL AVE RAMP.
Who is responsible for maintaining CENTRAL AVE RAMP?
Ownership is not specified for CENTRAL AVE RAMP in the NBI.
How old is CENTRAL AVE RAMP and does age affect safety?
CENTRAL AVE RAMP was built in 1977, making it 49 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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