FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

50234

Carrying 50234 over COTTONWOOD CK

NO DATA ENTERED, Adams, Idaho

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair

Bridge Snapshot: 50234

The 50234 bridge in Adams, Idaho carries 50234 over COTTONWOOD CK. It was built in 1966, making it 60 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 7.6 meters (25 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 10 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 culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range.

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

How 50234 compares

42
Bridges in Adams · 4 in Poor condition

Live comparison across Idaho.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
96.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
26.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1966
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
7.6 m (25 ft)
Owner
U.S. Forest Service
Avg Daily Traffic
10 vehicles/day
Structure Number
041201000001107

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether 50234 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 50234 against other structures in Adams 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 50234?

50234 in Adams, Idaho on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is 50234 inspected?

50234'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 10 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 50234 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 50234?

An inventory load rating is not recorded for 50234.

Who is responsible for maintaining 50234?

50234 is owned and maintained by U.S. Forest Service.

How old is 50234 and does age affect safety?

50234 was built in 1966, making it 60 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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