Sloway Frntge Rd E over Abandoned RR 001
Mineral County, Montana · rated Poor in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Sloway Frntge Rd E over Abandoned RR 001 in Mineral County, Montana, is rated in poor condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 4 (poor condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 100 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2025).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 17 of the 153 inventoried bridges in Mineral County rated poor (11.1%); 17 (11.1%) 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 June 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- It has fracture-critical members (NBI item 92A): steel tension members without a redundant load path, which get their own scheduled inspections.
- 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 | 4 | 4 | Poor condition |
| Superstructure | 4 | 4 | Poor condition |
| Substructure | 4 | 4 | Poor condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 481 ft |
| Location | 5M E St Regis |
| NBI structure number | L31203001+03001 |
| Condition class | Poor |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | June 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | N: not over a waterway |
| Fracture critical (item 92A) | Yes |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Montana department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Mineral County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I 90 over Drainage | 1986 | 8,111 | Good |
| I 90 over Sep Local Road | 1973 | 7,824 | Fair |
| I 90 over Sep Local Road | 1973 | 7,824 | Fair |
| I 90 over Int Taft | 1973 | 7,824 | Fair |
| I 90 over Sep Randolph Creek Road | 1973 | 7,824 | Fair |
| I 90 over St. Regis River | 1973 | 7,824 | Fair |
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