STC3717;FRIENDS RD
Carrying STC3717;FRIENDS RD over GOLDEN GATE CANAL
1.1 S. 4.5 E. WILDER, Canyon, Idaho
Inventory: FHWA NBI 2024 · last ETL August 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
STC3717;FRIENDS RD in Canyon, Idaho sits above 68% of rated Idaho bridges on inventory load rating (37 t), while its 1967 build year is earlier than 79% of Canyon's recorded-year cohort (292 bridges).
STC3717;FRIENDS RD in Canyon, Idaho is rated Fair in the FHWA's 2024 National Bridge Inventory. Built in 1967, it carries 3 rated components on the inspecting agency's 0-9 scale, and its weakest reported component scores 6. The lowest applicable rating sets the federal condition category, so this Fair result describes the weakest reported component rather than the structure as a whole. No NBI category is a closure decision or a live crossing-safety verdict.
NBI record plate
Structure ID:000000000027245
INTERSTATE-ERA · CONCRETE · MULTI-SPAN · SUPER-LED · LOCAL-ADT · STANDARD-LOAD · CAT-FAIR
- INTERSTATE-ERA 1950–1979
- CONCRETE Concrete
- MULTI-SPAN 2 spans
- SUPER-LED Superstructure-led
- LOCAL-ADT Local ADT
- STANDARD-LOAD Standard load
- CAT-FAIR Fair
Inspection-sheet codes from this record’s year, material family, spans, controlling component, ADT, inventory load, and NBI category, not a live closure verdict.
Bridge Snapshot: STC3717;FRIENDS RD
The STC3717;FRIENDS RD bridge in Canyon, Idaho carries STC3717;FRIENDS RD over GOLDEN GATE CANAL. It was built in 1967, making it 59 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 16.2 meters (53 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 480 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Idaho bridges. It is owned and maintained by Other Local Agencies.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range.
How STC3717;FRIENDS RD compares
Age against the county: built in 1967, earlier than 230 of Canyon's 292 bridges with a recorded construction year (79%), against a county median build year of 1983. Age is not a defect on its own, but it is the population from which future Poor ratings are drawn.
Live comparison across Idaho bridges with a recorded inventory load rating (4,574 of 4,616 rated).
STC3717;FRIENDS RD vs every rated Idaho bridge
Inventory load rating (metric tons), FHWA NBI, this state
37 Top 32% higher than 68% of 4,574 bridges
rated Idaho bridges, bucketed by value
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Source FHWA National Bridge Inventory · August 2026
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Reported 0–9 component ratings from the FHWA NBI. The highlighted component is the lowest reported input to this record’s current condition category; it is not a closure or live crossing-safety decision.
Canyon inventory by recorded NBI category
Exclusive Good/Fair/Poor bands across all 292 bridges in this county. Orthogonal to this structure's component profile above: a county catalog share, not a live crossing-safety verdict.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1967
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 16.2 m (53 ft)
- Deck Width
- 8.1 m (27 ft)
- Owner
- Other Local Agencies
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 480 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000027245
Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether STC3717;FRIENDS RD 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 STC3717;FRIENDS RD against other structures in Canyon 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 STC3717;FRIENDS RD?
STC3717;FRIENDS RD in Canyon, Idaho has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is STC3717;FRIENDS RD inspected?
STC3717;FRIENDS RD'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 480 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. STC3717;FRIENDS RD 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 STC3717;FRIENDS RD?
STC3717;FRIENDS RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 37.2 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining STC3717;FRIENDS RD?
STC3717;FRIENDS RD is owned and maintained by Other Local Agencies.
How old is STC3717;FRIENDS RD and does age affect safety?
STC3717;FRIENDS RD was built in 1967, making it 59 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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