FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

I 90B

Carrying I 90B over PLACER CREEK

IN WALLACE, Shoshone, Idaho

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
29 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: I 90B

The I 90B bridge in Shoshone, Idaho carries I 90B over PLACER CREEK. It was built in 1942, making it 84 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 6.4 meters (21 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,700 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Idaho bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 29.0 metric tons.

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

How I 90B compares

▼ 2.3
Load rating vs Idaho average (31.3 t)
Bottom 49%
Lower load rating than 51% of Idaho bridges
139
Bridges in Shoshone · 9 in Poor condition
I 90B 29.0 t
Idaho average 31.3 t

Live comparison across Idaho.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
83.7 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
43.0
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
14.7
Special reductions
−3.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
29.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1942
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
6.4 m (21 ft)
Deck Width
29.6 m (97 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
2,700 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000017245

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether I 90B 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 I 90B against other structures in Shoshone 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 I 90B?

I 90B in Shoshone, Idaho on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is I 90B inspected?

I 90B'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 2,700 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. I 90B is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for I 90B?

I 90B has an NBI inventory load rating of 29.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining I 90B?

I 90B is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is I 90B and does age affect safety?

I 90B was built in 1942, making it 84 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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