Whoopup Rd-rd 248 over Int Whoopup Rd-i 94 001
Dawson County, Montana · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Whoopup Rd-rd 248 over Int Whoopup Rd-i 94 001 in Dawson 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 1976, making it 49 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 72 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2023).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 92 of the 109 inventoried bridges in Dawson County rated fair (84.4%); 9 (8.3%) 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 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 | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Substructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 301 ft |
| Location | 9M SW Glendive |
| NBI structure number | L11122000+04001 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | January 2025 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | N: not over a waterway |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Montana department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Dawson County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| S 200s-towne St over Yellowstone River | 1958 | 8,821 | Fair |
| I 94 over Bad Route Creek | 1973 | 4,438 | Fair |
| I 94 over Cracker Box Creek | 1973 | 4,317 | Fair |
| I 94 over Clear Creek | 1973 | 4,317 | Poor |
| I 94 over Whoopup Creek | 1976 | 4,221 | Fair |
| I 94 over Sand Creek | 1976 | 4,221 | Fair |
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