FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

RATTLESNAKE CRK R

Carrying RATTLESNAKE CRK R over SALMON RIVER

18.8 S. SALMON, Lemhi, Idaho

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
59 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: RATTLESNAKE CRK R

The RATTLESNAKE CRK R bridge in Lemhi, Idaho carries RATTLESNAKE CRK R over SALMON RIVER. It was built in 2016, making it 10 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 67.4 meters (221 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 60 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 8/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 58.6 metric tons.

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

How RATTLESNAKE CRK R compares

▲ 27.3
Load rating vs Idaho average (31.3 t)
Top 4%
Higher load rating than 96% of Idaho bridges
73
Bridges in Lemhi · 6 in Poor condition
RATTLESNAKE CRK R 58.6 t
Idaho average 31.3 t

Live comparison across Idaho.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
76.9 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
13.5
Essentiality /15
14.4
Special reductions
−6.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
8/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
58.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2016
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
67.4 m (221 ft)
Deck Width
4.9 m (16 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
60 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000032751

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 8/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether RATTLESNAKE CRK R 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 RATTLESNAKE CRK R against other structures in Lemhi 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 RATTLESNAKE CRK R?

RATTLESNAKE CRK R in Lemhi, Idaho has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is RATTLESNAKE CRK R inspected?

RATTLESNAKE CRK R'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 60 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RATTLESNAKE CRK R is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for RATTLESNAKE CRK R?

RATTLESNAKE CRK R has an NBI inventory load rating of 58.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining RATTLESNAKE CRK R?

RATTLESNAKE CRK R is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is RATTLESNAKE CRK R and does age affect safety?

RATTLESNAKE CRK R was built in 2016, making it 10 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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