Rd 763 over Fisher Riv & RR Overpass
Lincoln County, Montana · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Rd 763 over Fisher Riv & RR Overpass in Lincoln County, Montana, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 50 vehicles a day.
- It is one of 92 of the 191 inventoried bridges in Lincoln County rated fair (48.2%); 29 (15.2%) 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 | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 346 ft |
| Location | Fisher River at Jennings |
| NBI structure number | 011406000000264 |
| 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) | 5: foundations stable, scour within the limits of the footing or piles |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Montana department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Lincoln County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 2 over Flower Creek | 1970 | 8,882 | Good |
| California Ave over Kootenai River | 1959 | 5,674 | Fair |
| US 2 over Big Cherry Creek | 1976 | 5,295 | Poor |
| California Ave over RR | 1999 | 4,833 | Good |
| US 2 over Callahan Creek | 1989 | 3,671 | Fair |
| US 2 over Lake Creek | 1989 | 3,377 | Fair |
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