FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SCOTT ST

Carrying SCOTT ST over RR

MISSOULA-SCOTT ST, Missoula, Montana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
31 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SCOTT ST

The SCOTT ST bridge in Missoula, Montana carries SCOTT ST over RR. It was built in 1979, making it 47 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2009, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 312.2 meters (1024 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 6,596 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Montana bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure 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 30.8 metric tons.

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

How SCOTT ST compares

▲ 0.1
Load rating vs Montana average (30.7 t)
Top 45%
Higher load rating than 55% of Montana bridges
205
Bridges in Missoula · 15 in Poor condition
SCOTT ST 30.8 t
Montana average 30.7 t

Live comparison across Montana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
90.3 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
54.3
Serviceability /30
24.0
Essentiality /15
14.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
30.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1979
Last Reconstructed
2009
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
312.2 m (1024 ft)
Deck Width
13.6 m (45 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
6,596 vehicles/day
Structure Number
U08109000+04771

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SCOTT 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 SCOTT ST against other structures in Missoula 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 SCOTT ST?

SCOTT ST in Missoula, Montana has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SCOTT ST inspected?

SCOTT 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 6,596 vehicles per day.

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

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

SCOTT ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 30.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SCOTT ST?

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

How old is SCOTT ST and does age affect safety?

SCOTT ST was built in 1979, making it 47 years old and last reconstructed in 2009.

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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