2ND Road SW over Big Coulee
Teton County, Montana · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- 2ND Road SW over Big Coulee in Teton County, Montana, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the culvert, rated 9 (excellent condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 100 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2025).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 34 of the 82 inventoried bridges in Teton County rated good (41.5%); 3 (3.7%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated February 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Culvert | 9 | 9 | Excellent condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete culvert |
| Length | about 21 ft |
| Location | 5M SW Fairfield |
| NBI structure number | 000000201904601 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | February 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Montana department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Teton County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I 15 over Sep 9TH Rd NE | 1972 | 1,969 | Good |
| I 15 over Sep 9TH Rd NE | 1972 | 1,969 | Good |
| US 89 over Greenfields South Canal | 1983 | 1,798 | Good |
| US 89 over Greenfields Main Canal | 1983 | 1,798 | Good |
| I 15 over Int Main St | 1976 | 1,703 | Fair |
| I 15 over Int Main St | 1976 | 1,703 | Fair |
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