FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

7TH AVE N

Carrying 7TH AVE N over MILK RIVER

HAVRE-7TH AVE N, Hill, Montana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
16 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: 7TH AVE N

The 7TH AVE N bridge in Hill, Montana carries 7TH AVE N over MILK RIVER. It was built in 1973, making it 53 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 4 sections, stretching 93.0 meters (305 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,934 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 7/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 16.3 metric tons.

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

How 7TH AVE N compares

▼ 14.4
Load rating vs Montana average (30.7 t)
Bottom 8%
Lower load rating than 92% of Montana bridges
44
Bridges in Hill · 3 in Poor condition
7TH AVE N 16.3 t
Montana average 30.7 t

Live comparison across Montana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
55.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
34.0
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
0.0
Special reductions
−7.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
16.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1973
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
93.0 m (305 ft)
Deck Width
15.9 m (52 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
2,934 vehicles/day
Structure Number
U05710000+03821

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 8/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether 7TH AVE N 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 7TH AVE N against other structures in Hill 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 7TH AVE N?

7TH AVE N in Hill, Montana has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is 7TH AVE N inspected?

7TH AVE N'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 2,934 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 7TH AVE N 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 7TH AVE N?

7TH AVE N has an NBI inventory load rating of 16.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining 7TH AVE N?

7TH AVE N is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is 7TH AVE N and does age affect safety?

7TH AVE N was built in 1973, making it 53 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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