Fdr 267 over Jefferson Creek
Cascade County, Montana · rated Poor in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Fdr 267 over Jefferson Creek in Cascade County, Montana, is rated in poor condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the substructure, rated 4 (poor condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 50 vehicles a day.
- It is one of 11 of the 185 inventoried bridges in Cascade County rated poor (5.9%); 11 (5.9%) 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 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A poor rating means at least one major component - deck, superstructure, or substructure - is rated 4 or lower on FHWA's 0-9 scale. It does not by itself mean the bridge is unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or load-restricted by their owners.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Substructure | 4 | 4 | Poor condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Timber stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 24 ft |
| Location | 0.1 Mi East US89/267 Jct |
| NBI structure number | 011507000000061 |
| Condition class | Poor |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | September 2024 |
| 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 Cascade County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Ave over Missouri River-ped Trail | 1980 | 24,549 | Good |
| 15TH St N-us 87 over Missouri R-rivers Trail | 1962 | 14,369 | Fair |
| 9TH St N over Missouri River | 1996 | 14,024 | Fair |
| 6TH St SW over Sun River | 1980 | 13,800 | Fair |
| US 87-mt 3-mt 200 over Missouri River-u5205-rr | 1983 | 13,666 | Fair |
| US 89-mt 3-mt 200 over Missouri River-u5205-rr | 1951 | 13,666 | Fair |
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