LONG GULCH ROAD
Carrying LONG GULCH ROAD over M.FK.BOISE RIVER
10.0 N. 8.5 W. PRAIRIE, Boise, Idaho
Inventory: FHWA NBI 2024 · last ETL August 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
LONG GULCH ROAD in Boise, Idaho sits above 3% of rated Idaho bridges on inventory load rating (13 t), while its 1954 build year is earlier than 89% of Boise's recorded-year cohort (88 bridges).
LONG GULCH ROAD in Boise, Idaho is rated Fair in the FHWA's 2024 National Bridge Inventory. Built in 1954, 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:000000000027903
INTERSTATE-ERA · STEEL · MULTI-SPAN · TIED-CTRL · LOCAL-ADT · LIGHT-LOAD · CAT-FAIR
- INTERSTATE-ERA 1950–1979
- STEEL Steel
- MULTI-SPAN 3 spans
- TIED-CTRL Tied control
- LOCAL-ADT Local ADT
- LIGHT-LOAD Light 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: LONG GULCH ROAD
The LONG GULCH ROAD bridge in Boise, Idaho carries LONG GULCH ROAD over M.FK.BOISE RIVER. It was built in 1954, making it 72 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1995, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 56.4 meters (185 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 120 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 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds.
How LONG GULCH ROAD compares
Age against the county: built in 1954, earlier than 78 of Boise's 88 bridges with a recorded construction year (89%), against a county median build year of 1977. 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).
LONG GULCH ROAD vs every rated Idaho bridge
Inventory load rating (metric tons), FHWA NBI, this state
13 Top 97% higher than 3% 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.
Boise inventory by recorded NBI category
Exclusive Good/Fair/Poor bands across all 88 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
- 1954
- Last Reconstructed
- 1995
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 56.4 m (185 ft)
- Deck Width
- 4.3 m (14 ft)
- Owner
- Other Local Agencies
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 120 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000027903
Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
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 LONG GULCH 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 LONG GULCH 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 LONG GULCH ROAD?
LONG GULCH ROAD in Boise, Idaho has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is LONG GULCH ROAD inspected?
LONG GULCH 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 120 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LONG GULCH 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 LONG GULCH ROAD?
LONG GULCH ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 12.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining LONG GULCH ROAD?
LONG GULCH ROAD is owned and maintained by Other Local Agencies.
How old is LONG GULCH ROAD and does age affect safety?
LONG GULCH ROAD was built in 1954, making it 72 years old and last reconstructed in 1995.
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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