1-lane Road over West Rosebud Creek
Stillwater County, Montana · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- 1-lane Road over West Rosebud Creek in Stillwater County, Montana, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 5 (fair condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 50 vehicles a day.
- It is one of 63 of the 92 inventoried bridges in Stillwater County rated fair (68.5%); 1 (1.1%) 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 September 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 | 5 | Fair condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 44 ft |
| Location | Emerald Lake Inlet |
| NBI structure number | 010802000000210 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | September 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 4: foundations stable, field review says exposed foundations need protection |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Montana department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Stillwater County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I 90 over Cove Irrigation Ditch | 1970 | 12,321 | Good |
| I 90 over Int Exit 396 | 1963 | 10,845 | Fair |
| I 90 over Int Park City | 1967 | 7,580 | Fair |
| I 90 over Int Park City | 1967 | 7,580 | Fair |
| I 90 over Sep Pope Road | 1967 | 7,580 | Fair |
| I 90 over Sep Pope Road | 1967 | 7,580 | Fair |
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