FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

JOHNSON CK - 50038

Carrying JOHNSON CK - 50038 over JOHNSON CR

NO DATA ENTERED, Adams, Idaho

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
29 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: JOHNSON CK - 50038

The JOHNSON CK - 50038 bridge in Adams, Idaho carries JOHNSON CK - 50038 over JOHNSON CR. It was built in 1964, making it 62 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 1 section, stretching 9.1 meters (30 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 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, 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 29.2 metric tons.

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

How JOHNSON CK - 50038 compares

▼ 2.1
Load rating vs Idaho average (31.3 t)
Top 49%
Higher load rating than 51% of Idaho bridges
42
Bridges in Adams · 4 in Poor condition
JOHNSON CK - 50038 29.2 t
Idaho average 31.3 t

Live comparison across Idaho.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
75.9 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
53.1
Serviceability /30
18.5
Essentiality /15
12.2
Special reductions
−8.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
29.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1964
Material
Wood or Timber
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
9.1 m (30 ft)
Deck Width
5.3 m (17 ft)
Owner
U.S. Forest Service
Avg Daily Traffic
50 vehicles/day
Structure Number
041201000001181

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 6/9, 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 JOHNSON CK - 50038 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 JOHNSON CK - 50038 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 JOHNSON CK - 50038?

JOHNSON CK - 50038 in Adams, Idaho has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is JOHNSON CK - 50038 inspected?

JOHNSON CK - 50038'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. JOHNSON CK - 50038 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 JOHNSON CK - 50038?

JOHNSON CK - 50038 has an NBI inventory load rating of 29.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining JOHNSON CK - 50038?

JOHNSON CK - 50038 is owned and maintained by U.S. Forest Service.

How old is JOHNSON CK - 50038 and does age affect safety?

JOHNSON CK - 50038 was built in 1964, making it 62 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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