Gooding County Bridge Report Card
Gooding County scores 74 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Gooding County, Idaho
Gooding County has 80 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 5 rated poor and 4 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 6.2% is above the 5.4% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 465 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Gooding County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 74/100 (C). The county has 80 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 5 in poor condition and 4 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 465 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 | 6.2% | 12.5 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 0.3% of measured traffic | 0.2 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 5.0% | 10.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 56 years vs 48 nationally | 3.3 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 184,740 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 | 6.2% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 5.4% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 5.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 56 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 465 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Gooding County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stc2781;1300 S. RD over Thorn Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 360 | 1955 |
| 1550 East Road over Dry Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 30 | 1930 |
| S 100 E over Clover Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 30 | 1985 |
| 2421: Astorquia Ro over Twin Falls N. Side Canal | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 25 | 1964 |
| 2050 East Road over Little Wood River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 20 | 1930 |
| US 30 over Malad R.;n.hagerman Br. | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 2,100 | 1956 |
| 1200 South Road over Clover Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 50 | 1915 |
| 2416: Teakettle Ro over Y-1 Canal | Scour-critical foundation rating | Good | 25 | 1991 |
| I 84 over 250 North Rd.gs | High traffic | Fair | 19,000 | 1972 |
| I 84 over W-26 Canal | High traffic | Fair | 19,000 | 1972 |
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.