Bonneville County Bridge Report Card
Bonneville County scores 93 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Bonneville County, Idaho
Bonneville County has 213 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 3 rated poor and 2 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 1.4% is at or below the 5.4% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 47,600 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Bonneville County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 93/100 (A). The county has 213 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 3 in poor condition and 2 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 47,600 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 1.4% | 2.8 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 3.6% of measured traffic | 2.7 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.9% | 1.9 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 48 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 1,329,889 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
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 Share | 1.4% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 5.4% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.9% |
| Average Bridge Age | 48 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 47,600 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Bonneville County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S 25 E; S Hitt RD over Sand Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 27,500 | 1994 |
| Stp7046;lincoln RD over Idaho Canal | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 18,000 | 1984 |
| N 45th E over Sand Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,100 | 1957 |
| Stc6731;w 145 N over Snake River | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 2,800 | 1967 |
| US 20 over Porter Canal | High traffic | Fair | 38,000 | 1966 |
| US 20 Ebl & Wbl over Snake R.;johns Hole Br. | High traffic | Fair | 38,000 | 1966 |
| US 20 over Sma 7096;riverside Dr.ic | High traffic | Fair | 38,000 | 1969 |
| US 20 over Sage Canal | High traffic | Fair | 34,500 | 1970 |
| US 20 over Uprr | High traffic | Fair | 32,000 | 1966 |
| US 20 Wbl & Ebl over Sma 7076;lindsay Blvd.ic | High traffic | Fair | 32,000 | 1966 |
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.