1ST AVE
Carrying 1ST AVE over BIG DITCH
LAUREL-1ST AVE, Yellowstone, Montana
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: 1ST AVE
The 1ST AVE bridge in Yellowstone, Montana carries 1ST AVE over BIG DITCH. It was built in 1968, making it 58 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 11.3 meters (37 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,540 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Montana bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. 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 31.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How 1ST AVE compares
Live comparison across Montana.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1968
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 11.3 m (37 ft)
- Deck Width
- 13.0 m (43 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 2,540 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- U06901000+09431
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether 1ST AVE 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 1ST AVE 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 1ST AVE?
1ST AVE in Yellowstone, Montana has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is 1ST AVE inspected?
1ST AVE'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 2,540 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 1ST AVE 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 1ST AVE?
1ST AVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 31.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining 1ST AVE?
1ST AVE is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is 1ST AVE and does age affect safety?
1ST AVE was built in 1968, making it 58 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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