FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

E BOULEVARD ST

Carrying E BOULEVARD ST over BIG SPRING CREEK

LEWISTOWN-E BOULEVARD ST, Fergus, Montana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
21 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: E BOULEVARD ST

The E BOULEVARD ST bridge in Fergus, Montana carries E BOULEVARD ST over BIG SPRING CREEK. It was built in 1920, making it 106 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 6.1 meters (20 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 671 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Montana bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 5/9. 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 20.9 metric tons.

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

How E BOULEVARD ST compares

▼ 9.8
Load rating vs Montana average (30.7 t)
Bottom 17%
Lower load rating than 83% of Montana bridges
155
Bridges in Fergus · 10 in Poor condition
E BOULEVARD ST 20.9 t
Montana average 30.7 t

Live comparison across Montana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
74.2 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
32.3
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
−2.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
20.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1920
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
6.1 m (20 ft)
Deck Width
16.8 m (55 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
671 vehicles/day
Structure Number
U07104001+00801

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether E BOULEVARD ST 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 E BOULEVARD ST against other structures in Fergus 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 E BOULEVARD ST?

E BOULEVARD ST in Fergus, Montana on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is E BOULEVARD ST inspected?

E BOULEVARD ST'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 671 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. E BOULEVARD ST 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 E BOULEVARD ST?

E BOULEVARD ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 20.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining E BOULEVARD ST?

E BOULEVARD ST is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is E BOULEVARD ST and does age affect safety?

E BOULEVARD ST was built in 1920, making it 106 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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