FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

FS ROUTE NO. 628

Carrying FS ROUTE NO. 628 over E.F. BOULDER

EAST FORK BOULDER, Boundary, Idaho

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good

Bridge Snapshot: FS ROUTE NO. 628

The FS ROUTE NO. 628 bridge in Boundary, Idaho carries FS ROUTE NO. 628 over E.F. BOULDER. It was built in 2022, making it 4 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 19.8 meters (65 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 50 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Idaho bridges. It is owned and maintained by U.S. Forest Service.

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. 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 FS ROUTE NO. 628 compares

52
Bridges in Boundary · 6 in Poor condition

Live comparison across Idaho.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
77.2 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
15.0
Essentiality /15
12.2
Special reductions
−5.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2022
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
19.8 m (65 ft)
Deck Width
4.3 m (14 ft)
Owner
U.S. Forest Service
Avg Daily Traffic
50 vehicles/day
Structure Number
010400000036224

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • At 8/9, 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 FS ROUTE NO. 628 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 FS ROUTE NO. 628 against other structures in Boundary 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 FS ROUTE NO. 628?

FS ROUTE NO. 628 in Boundary, 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 FS ROUTE NO. 628 inspected?

FS ROUTE NO. 628'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 50 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FS ROUTE NO. 628 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 FS ROUTE NO. 628?

An inventory load rating is not recorded for FS ROUTE NO. 628.

Who is responsible for maintaining FS ROUTE NO. 628?

FS ROUTE NO. 628 is owned and maintained by U.S. Forest Service.

How old is FS ROUTE NO. 628 and does age affect safety?

FS ROUTE NO. 628 was built in 2022, making it 4 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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