Fremont County Bridge Report Card
Fremont County scores 81 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Fremont County, Idaho
Fremont County has 138 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 8 rated poor and 5 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 5.8% is above the 5.4% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 1,290 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Fremont County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 81/100 (B). The county has 138 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 8 in poor condition and 5 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 1,290 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 | 5.8% | 11.6 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 0.6% of measured traffic | 0.5 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 3.6% | 7.2 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 42 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 213,866 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 | 5.8% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 5.4% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 3.6% |
| Average Bridge Age | 42 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 1,290 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Fremont County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stc 6774;teton HWY over S.fk.teton River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,100 | 1977 |
| N 1600 E over ST Anthony Canal | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 70 | 1971 |
| 1300 N over Henrys Fk.snake R;fritz | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 50 | 1967 |
| Fun Farm Road over Henrys Fk Snake River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 30 | 1925 |
| US 20 Frontage RD over N. Branch Fall River Cnl | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 10 | 1932 |
| US 20 Frontage RD over Fall River Overflow | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 10 | 1932 |
| N 2700 E over Crosscut Canal | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 10 | 1937 |
| N 4075 E over Marysville Canal | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 10 | 1976 |
| N 2750 E over Teton River | Scour-critical foundation rating | Good | 300 | 1976 |
| 4525 E over Fall River | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 180 | 1983 |
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.