State profile · Below national median SD

Idaho bridge safety

Condition ratings, load ratings, and structural-deficiency data for every public highway bridge in Idaho — drawn straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory.

1,742
Public bridges
33.3%
Good condition
5.5%
Poor condition
5.5%
Structurally deficient

Total Bridges

1,742

Public highway bridges in Idaho

Good Condition

33.3%

580 bridges rated 7-9

-16.7pp vs 50% benchmark

Poor Condition

5.5%

96 bridges rated 0-4

Structurally Deficient

5.5%

96 bridges flagged for repair priority

-1.5pp vs national avg 7.0%

Idaho vs national bridge condition

Idaho — Good condition share 33.3%
National avg

Share of bridges rated 7-9 on the FHWA 0-9 scale (deck, superstructure, substructure all good).

Idaho — Structurally deficient share 18.4%
National avg

Lower is better. Bar maxes at 30% (worst-state ceiling). National average sits at 7.0%.

Idaho vs nearby ranks

Adjacent states on the structurally deficient leaderboard (lower share = better)

States are ranked by share of bridges flagged structurally deficient — the FHWA classification for any span where deck, superstructure, or substructure carries a condition rating of 4 or below. Lower percentages indicate stronger maintenance funding and inspection follow-through. States here sit immediately above and below Idaho on the same metric.

20

Kansas

5.25% top marginal rate
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$23,867

56

Wyoming

5.41% top marginal rate
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$3,181
Selected

16

Idaho

5.51% top marginal rate
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$1,742

28

Mississippi

5.92% top marginal rate
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$16,823

45

South Carolina

6.10% top marginal rate
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$5,396

Bridges Needing Most Attention in Idaho

Six lowest-condition bridges in Idaho, ranked by composite NBI rating. Each is inspected at least every 24 months.

All Bridges in Idaho

N YELLOWSTONE HWY

Fair

Over: DRY BED CANAL

1.8 N. 1.2 E. RIGBY, Jefferson, ID

Built 1999 Load: 71.7 t ADT: 3,400

ALPINE STEET

Fair

Over: ELEC LGHT SWITCH LATERAL

IN BOISE, Ada, ID

Built 1970 Load: 73.5 t ADT: 960

N 3700 E ROAD

Fair

Over: PERRINE COULEE CANAL

1.3 W. 1.3 S. HANSEN, Twin Falls, ID

Built 1962 Load: 76.2 t ADT: 70

SMA 9183;TEN MILE

Fair

Over: RIDENBAUGH CANAL

0.3 S. OVERLAND-TEN MILE, Ada, ID

Built 1993 Load: 78.9 t ADT: 18,500

RAILROAD GRADE RD

Fair

Over: ST. JOE RIVER

16.0 E. ST. MARIES, Benewah, ID

Built 1908 Load: 78.9 t ADT: 40

STC6732;OLD HWY 91

Fair

Over: CAMAS CREEK

4.3 N. 1.0 W. HAMER, Jefferson, ID

Built 2001 Load: 80.7 t ADT: 280

E. STAGE COACH RD

Fair

Over: MORA CANAL

4.5 N. 0.5 W. MELBA, Canyon, ID

Built 2004 Load: 84.4 t ADT: 200

W 1000 S

Fair

Over: BIG COTTONWOOD CREEK

5.4 W. 6.5 S. PELLA, Cassia, ID

Built 1970 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 670

SH 3

Fair

Over: THORN CREEK

4.5 S. ST MARIES, Benewah, ID

Built 1939 Load: 91.6 t ADT: 2,200

STP 3794;EAGLE RD

Fair

Over: FARR LATERAL CANAL

3.4 N. 3.3 E. KUNA, Ada, ID

Built 1993 Load: 99.9 t ADT: 1,900

STC 1829; PARKS RD

Fair

Over: DRAIN DITCH

0.3 S. 1.2 W. MORELAND, Bingham, ID

Built 1989 Load: 99.9 t ADT: 970

SH 162

Fair

Over: SEVEN MILE CREEK

4.4 S. KAMIAH, Idaho, ID

Built 1997 Load: 99.9 t ADT: 1,100

I 90 EBL & WBL

Fair

Over: CEDAR CREEK

11.6 E. COEUR D'ALENE, Kootenai, ID

Built 1988 Load: 99.9 t ADT: 14,500

US 95

Fair

Over: E.FK. LAPWAI CREEK

4.9 N. 1.0 E. WINCHESTER, Lewis, ID

Built 1957 Load: 99.9 t ADT: 3,500

SH 78

Fair

Over: REYNOLDS CREEK

16.4 E. MARSING, Owyhee, ID

Built 1954 Load: 99.9 t ADT: 790

STC 1753;ARBON VLY

Fair

Over: BANNOCK CR.;S.PAULINE BR

0.5 S. PAULINE, Power, ID

Built 1962 Load: 99.9 t ADT: 110

NO DATA ENTERED

Good

Over: W.F. EMERALD

NO DATA ENTERED, Benewah, ID

Built 2020 ADT: 50

FDR

Good

Over: POLE CREEK

2 MILES UP POLE CREEK ROD, Blaine, ID

Built 2013 ADT: 50

NO DATA ENTERED

Good

Over: ROARING RIVER

NO DATA ENTERED, Boise, ID

Built 2007 ADT: 50

NO DATA ENTERED

Good

Over: SCRIVER CREEK

NO DATA ENTERED, Boise, ID

Built 2022 ADT: 50

FS ROUTE NO. 419

Good

Over: RATTLE CREEK

RATTLE CREEK, Bonner, ID

Built 1953 ADT: 50

FS ROUTE NO. 628

Good

Over: E.F. BOULDER

EAST FORK BOULDER, Boundary, ID

Built 2022 ADT: 50

FDR 40135

Good

Over: ANTELOPE CREEK

ANTELOPE G.S., Butte, ID

Built 2007 ADT: 20

ROAD

Good

Over: EAST CAMAS CREEK

NO DATA ENTERED, Clark, ID

Built 1995 ADT: 50

FDR 555

Good

Over: WEITAS CREEK

WEITAS GUARD STATION, Clearwater, ID

Built 1985 ADT: 10

FDR 382

Good

Over: ELK CREEK

8 MILES FROM ELK RIVER ID, Clearwater, ID

Built 2021 ADT: 10

FDR

Good

Over: EAST FORK SALMON RIVER

20 MILES FROM MOUTH OF R., Custer, ID

Built 1989 ADT: 50

FDR

Good

Over: EAST FORK SALMON RIVER

BOWERY GUARD STATION, Custer, ID

Built 1991 ADT: 50

FDR

Good

Over: HUCKELBERRY CREEK

3 MILES WEST SESSIONS LOE, Custer, ID

Built 1984 ADT: 50

FDR

Good

Over: VALLEY CREEK

NORTH MP120.7 ST HWY 21, Custer, ID

Built 1986 ADT: 60

FDR

Good

Over: IRON CREEK

1.2 MILES UP FROM HWY 21, Custer, ID

Built 2012 ADT: 50

FDR

Good

Over: WILLOW CREEK

2 MILES EAST SHAKE CR G S, Elmore, ID

Built 1955 ADT: 50

ROAD

Good

Over: WARM RIVER

NO DATA ENTERED, Fremont, ID

Built 2010 ADT: 50

FSR 360

Good

Over: HORSE CREEK

NEAR ELK SUMMIT CG, Idaho, ID

Built 2009 ADT: 50

NO DATA ENTERED

Good

Over: SUMMIT CREEK

NO DATA ENTERED, Idaho, ID

Built 1977 ADT: 50

FDR 377D

Good

Over: W FK POTLATCH CREEK

2 MI WEST OF ST HWY, Latah, ID

Built 1981 ADT: 5

DEEP CR. ROAD

Good

Over: DEEP CREEK

14 miles SW of Salmon, ID, Lemhi, ID

Built 2008 ADT: 100

SHEEP CR. ROAD

Good

Over: SHEEP CREEK

NO DATA ENTERED, Lemhi, ID

Built 1985 ADT: 50

NO DATA ENTERED

Good

Over: SILVER CREEK

NO DATA ENTERED, Valley, ID

Built 2009 ADT: 10

NO DATA ENTERED

Good

Over: FOUR MILE CK

NO DATA ENTERED, Valley, ID

Built 1999 ADT: 50

NO DATA ENTERED

Good

Over: NO DATA ENTERED

NO DATA ENTERED, Valley, ID

Built 2023 ADT: 50

MANN CK RD 50009

Good

Over: 4TH OF JULY CREEK

NO DATA ENTERED, Washington, ID

Built 2008 ADT: 50

NO DATA ENTERED

Good

Over: PANTHER CREEK

NO DATA ENTERED, Lemhi, ID

Built 1981 Load: 9.4 t ADT: 50

FS ROUTE NO. 209

Good

Over: LEIBERG CREEK

LIEBERG CREEK, Kootenai, ID

Built 1997 Load: 10.0 t ADT: 50

BRIDGE CK. ROAD

Good

Over: M.FK. PAYETTE RIVER

BOILING SPRINGS C.G., Valley, ID

Built 1956 Load: 10.7 t ADT: 20

M.FK.PAYETTE R. RD

Good

Over: SILVER CREEK

2 MI N TRAIL CREEK CG, Valley, ID

Built 1958 Load: 12.0 t ADT: 50

TRAPPER CK. ROAD

Good

Over: NORTH FORK BOISE RIVER

2.5 MI SW OF DEER PARK, Boise, ID

Built 1977 Load: 12.3 t ADT: 10

EDNA CK.-L.OWL RD.

Good

Over: CROOKED RIVER

8 MI EAST OF PILOT PEAK, Boise, ID

Built 1976 Load: 12.6 t ADT: 150

NFSR 50375

Good

Over: MONUMENTAL CK

NO DATA ENTERED, Valley, ID

Built 1985 Load: 12.6 t ADT: 50

NO DATA ENTERED

Good

Over: NO DATA ENTERED

NO DATA ENTERED, Idaho, ID

Built 2011 Load: 13.0 t ADT: 10

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Data sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI), latest released cycle. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges Editorial.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI). A "structurally deficient" rating is a repair-priority signal, not a closure or unsafe-to-cross designation. Consult a qualified civil engineer before making decisions based on this data.