ARCHIE CK. ROAD
Carrying ARCHIE CK. ROAD over SOUTH FORK PAYETTE RIVER
5 MI EAST OF LOWMAN IDAHO, Boise, Idaho
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: ARCHIE CK. ROAD
The ARCHIE CK. ROAD bridge in Boise, Idaho carries ARCHIE CK. ROAD over SOUTH FORK PAYETTE RIVER. It was built in 1962, making it 64 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 48.5 meters (159 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 40 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 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 20.1 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How ARCHIE CK. ROAD 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
- 1962
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 48.5 m (159 ft)
- Deck Width
- 4.7 m (15 ft)
- Owner
- U.S. Forest Service
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 40 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 040205000001099
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether ARCHIE 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 ARCHIE CK. ROAD against other structures in Boise 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 ARCHIE CK. ROAD?
ARCHIE CK. ROAD in Boise, Idaho has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is ARCHIE CK. ROAD inspected?
ARCHIE 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 40 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ARCHIE 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 ARCHIE CK. ROAD?
ARCHIE CK. ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 20.1 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining ARCHIE CK. ROAD?
ARCHIE CK. ROAD is owned and maintained by U.S. Forest Service.
How old is ARCHIE CK. ROAD and does age affect safety?
ARCHIE CK. ROAD was built in 1962, making it 64 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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