Bannock County Bridge Report Card

Bannock County scores 80 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.

B80 / 100
Local infrastructure snapshot

Bannock County, Idaho

Bannock County has 128 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 6 rated poor and 5 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 4.7% is at or below the 5.4% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 27,300 daily vehicle crossings.

128Total Bridges
6Poor (4.7%)
74Fair (57.8%)
5Scour-Critical

Quote-Ready Local Facts

4.7%of county bridges are in poor condition, compared with 5.4% statewide and 6.7% nationally.
27,300daily vehicle crossings are on poor-condition bridges in the county.
5bridges are rated scour-critical, or 3.9% of the county bridge inventory.

Copyable Facts for Reporters

BridgeLookup.com gives Bannock County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 80/100 (B). The county has 128 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 6 in poor condition and 5 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 27,300 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.

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How the Score Breaks Down

FactorWeightCounty ValuePenalty
Poor-condition bridge share404.7%9.4
Poor-condition traffic exposure253.2% of measured traffic2.4
Scour-critical bridge share203.9%7.8
Average age vs national baseline1042 years vs 48 nationally0.0
Traffic-data completeness5866,133 measured daily crossings0.0

Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.

County Comparisons

County Poor-Condition Share4.7%
State Poor-Condition Share5.4%
National Poor-Condition Share6.7%
County Scour-Critical Share3.9%
Average Bridge Age42 years
Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure27,300 vehicles/day

Bridges to Watch

Top Bridges to Watch in Bannock County

BridgeReasonConditionDaily TrafficYear Built
Stc 1757;main ST over Portneuf RiverPoor condition + traffic exposurePoor1,2001962
I 15 Nbl over Main Street GsPoor condition + traffic exposurePoor7,7501962
I 15 Sbl over Main Street GsPoor condition + traffic exposurePoor7,7501962
I 15 Nbl over I 15b;w.inkom IcPoor condition + traffic exposurePoor7,7501962
Stc7151;benton ST over Portneuf RiverPoor condition + traffic exposurePoor2,8001969
E. Sublette Road over Portneuf Marsh Val.cnlPoor condition + traffic exposurePoor501968
I 15 Nbl over Portneuf RiverScour-critical foundation ratingFair8,0001963
I 15 Sbl over Portneuf RiverScour-critical foundation ratingFair8,0001963
US 30 over Portneuf River;mccammonScour-critical foundation ratingFair4,7001963
N Kraft Road over Portneuf RiverScour-critical foundation ratingFair1001945

Important safety note

Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.