FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

FDR 568

Carrying FDR 568 over EAST FORK LEGENDARY BEAR

RD. 568 MP 3.20, Idaho, Idaho

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
27 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: FDR 568

The FDR 568 bridge in Idaho, Idaho carries FDR 568 over EAST FORK LEGENDARY BEAR. It was built in 2003, making it 23 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 14.0 meters (46 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 5 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. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 26.6 metric tons.

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

How FDR 568 compares

▼ 4.7
Load rating vs Idaho average (31.3 t)
Bottom 38%
Lower load rating than 62% of Idaho bridges
130
Bridges in Idaho · 10 in Poor condition
FDR 568 26.6 t
Idaho average 31.3 t

Live comparison across Idaho.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
75.2 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
50.5
Serviceability /30
15.0
Essentiality /15
14.7
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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)
Inventory Load Rating
26.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2003
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
14.0 m (46 ft)
Deck Width
4.9 m (16 ft)
Owner
U.S. Forest Service
Avg Daily Traffic
5 vehicles/day
Structure Number
010506000003020

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • 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 FDR 568 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 FDR 568 against other structures in Idaho 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 FDR 568?

FDR 568 in Idaho, 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 FDR 568 inspected?

FDR 568'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 5 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FDR 568 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 FDR 568?

FDR 568 has an NBI inventory load rating of 26.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining FDR 568?

FDR 568 is owned and maintained by U.S. Forest Service.

How old is FDR 568 and does age affect safety?

FDR 568 was built in 2003, making it 23 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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