N. ST. CHARLES
Carrying N. ST. CHARLES over LEMHI RIVER
0.4 N. 0.3 E. SALMON, Lemhi, Idaho
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: N. ST. CHARLES
The N. ST. CHARLES bridge in Lemhi, Idaho carries N. ST. CHARLES over LEMHI RIVER. It was built in 1948, making it 78 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1965, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 24.1 meters (79 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 310 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 6/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 16.3 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How N. ST. CHARLES compares
Live comparison across Idaho.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1948
- Last Reconstructed
- 1965
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 24.1 m (79 ft)
- Deck Width
- 4.9 m (16 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 310 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000032755
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
How to read this record
N. ST. CHARLES is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare N. ST. CHARLES 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 N. ST. CHARLES?
N. ST. CHARLES in Lemhi, Idaho has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is N. ST. CHARLES inspected?
N. ST. CHARLES'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 310 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. N. ST. CHARLES is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for N. ST. CHARLES?
N. ST. CHARLES has an NBI inventory load rating of 16.3 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining N. ST. CHARLES?
N. ST. CHARLES is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is N. ST. CHARLES and does age affect safety?
N. ST. CHARLES was built in 1948, making it 78 years old and last reconstructed in 1965.
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.
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