FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

US 20 WBL

Carrying US 20 WBL over STP 7726;S.REXBURG IC

1.5 S. REXBURG, Madison, Idaho

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

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Bridge Snapshot: US 20 WBL

The US 20 WBL bridge in Madison, Idaho carries US 20 WBL over STP 7726;S.REXBURG IC. It was built in 1981, making it 45 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete. Daily traffic averages 16,000 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Idaho bridges.

The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How US 20 WBL compares

27
Bridges in Madison

Live comparison across Idaho.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
94.1 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
51.1
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Overall Condition
Unrated

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1981
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Avg Daily Traffic
16,000 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000012535

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether US 20 WBL is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare US 20 WBL against other structures in Madison and across Idaho. Idaho bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for US 20 WBL?

US 20 WBL in Madison, Idaho on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is US 20 WBL inspected?

US 20 WBL's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 16,000 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. US 20 WBL is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for US 20 WBL?

An inventory load rating is not recorded for US 20 WBL.

Who is responsible for maintaining US 20 WBL?

Ownership is not specified for US 20 WBL in the NBI.

How old is US 20 WBL and does age affect safety?

US 20 WBL was built in 1981, making it 45 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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