E.FK.-FLY CK. ROAD
Carrying E.FK.-FLY CK. ROAD over EAST FORK SWANHOLM
12 MI WNW OF ATLANTA ID, Elmore, Idaho
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: E.FK.-FLY CK. ROAD
The E.FK.-FLY CK. ROAD bridge in Elmore, Idaho carries E.FK.-FLY CK. ROAD over EAST FORK SWANHOLM. It was built in 1976, making it 50 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 1 section, stretching 7.3 meters (24 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 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 26.2 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How E.FK.-FLY CK. ROAD compares
Live comparison across Idaho.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1976
- Material
- Wood or Timber
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 7.3 m (24 ft)
- Deck Width
- 4.7 m (15 ft)
- Owner
- U.S. Forest Service
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 5 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 040203000001045
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether E.FK.-FLY CK. 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 E.FK.-FLY CK. ROAD against other structures in Elmore 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 E.FK.-FLY CK. ROAD?
E.FK.-FLY CK. ROAD in Elmore, Idaho has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is E.FK.-FLY CK. ROAD inspected?
E.FK.-FLY CK. 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 5 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. E.FK.-FLY CK. 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 E.FK.-FLY CK. ROAD?
E.FK.-FLY CK. ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 26.2 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining E.FK.-FLY CK. ROAD?
E.FK.-FLY CK. ROAD is owned and maintained by U.S. Forest Service.
How old is E.FK.-FLY CK. ROAD and does age affect safety?
E.FK.-FLY CK. ROAD was built in 1976, making it 50 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.
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