Loma Bridge Rd over Missouri River 002
Chouteau County, Montana · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Loma Bridge Rd over Missouri River 002 in Chouteau County, Montana, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the substructure, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1991, making it 34 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 25 of the 43 inventoried bridges in Chouteau County rated good (58.1%); 2 (4.7%) 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 January 2025, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Superstructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 395 ft |
| Location | 1M SE Loma |
| NBI structure number | L08303001+00001 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | January 2025 |
| 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 Chouteau County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 87 over Abandoned Railroad | 1974 | 1,727 | Fair |
| Irr - US 87 over School Section Coulee | 1970 | 1,694 | Good |
| Irr - US 87 over Big Sandy Creek | 1990 | 1,694 | Good |
| US 87 over Marias River | 1988 | 1,417 | Good |
| S 80-13th St over Missouri River | 1962 | 930 | Poor |
| S 80 over RR | 1953 | 849 | Fair |
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