FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

HULEN MEADOWS ROAD

Carrying HULEN MEADOWS ROAD over BIG WOOD RIVER

2.7 N. 0.7 W. KETCHUM, Blaine, Idaho

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
21 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: HULEN MEADOWS ROAD

The HULEN MEADOWS ROAD bridge in Blaine, Idaho carries HULEN MEADOWS ROAD over BIG WOOD RIVER. It was built in 1975, making it 51 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 21.3 meters (70 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 100 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Idaho bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 20.9 metric tons.

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

How HULEN MEADOWS ROAD compares

▼ 10.4
Load rating vs Idaho average (31.3 t)
Bottom 18%
Lower load rating than 82% of Idaho bridges
39
Bridges in Blaine · 2 in Poor condition
HULEN MEADOWS ROAD 20.9 t
Idaho average 31.3 t

Live comparison across Idaho.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
61.9 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
32.3
Serviceability /30
23.8
Essentiality /15
13.9
Special reductions
−8.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
20.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1975
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
21.3 m (70 ft)
Deck Width
7.9 m (26 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
100 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000023660

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether HULEN MEADOWS ROAD 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 HULEN MEADOWS ROAD against other structures in Blaine 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 HULEN MEADOWS ROAD?

HULEN MEADOWS ROAD in Blaine, Idaho has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is HULEN MEADOWS ROAD inspected?

HULEN MEADOWS ROAD'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 100 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HULEN MEADOWS ROAD 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 HULEN MEADOWS ROAD?

HULEN MEADOWS ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 20.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining HULEN MEADOWS ROAD?

HULEN MEADOWS ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is HULEN MEADOWS ROAD and does age affect safety?

HULEN MEADOWS ROAD was built in 1975, making it 51 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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