SH 34 over Cottonwood Creek
Franklin County, Idaho · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- SH 34 over Cottonwood Creek in Franklin County, Idaho, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 1,100 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2023).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 18 of the 23 inventoried bridges in Franklin County rated fair (78.3%); 2 (8.7%) are rated poor.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Superstructure | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Substructure | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete frame |
| Length | about 26 ft |
| Location | 22 N. Preston |
| NBI structure number | 000000000013995 |
| Condition class | Fair |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Idaho department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Franklin County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 91 over Cub River | 2006 | 8,600 | Fair |
| US 91 over Bear River | 2006 | 4,200 | Fair |
| SH 36 over Bear River | 2018 | 3,000 | Good |
| SH 34 over Bear River;riverdale Br | 1960 | 2,800 | Fair |
| US 91 over West Cache Canal | 1993 | 2,300 | Good |
| SH 36 over Bear River | 1960 | 1,300 | Fair |
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