S 97 over Int W Wibaux-i 94
Wibaux County, Montana · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- S 97 over Int W Wibaux-i 94 in Wibaux County, Montana, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the superstructure, rated 5 (fair condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1974, making it 63 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 263 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2023).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 21 of the 25 inventoried bridges in Wibaux County rated fair (84.0%); 1 (4.0%) 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.
- 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 | 5 | 5 | Fair condition |
| Substructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 240 ft |
| Location | NW of Wibaux |
| NBI structure number | P00097000+03441 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| 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 |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Montana department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Wibaux County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I 94 over Yates Creek | 1962 | 3,592 | Fair |
| I 94 over Yates Creek | 2000 | 3,592 | Fair |
| I 94 over Beaver Creek | 1974 | 1,796 | Fair |
| I 94 over Int Carlyle Rd | 1974 | 1,796 | Fair |
| I 94 over Int Carlyle Rd | 1974 | 1,796 | Fair |
| S 7 over Beaver Creek | 1949 | 1,671 | Fair |
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