Little Rock Road over Noble Drain
Gem County, Idaho · rated Poor in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Little Rock Road over Noble Drain in Gem County, Idaho, is rated in poor condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 4 (poor condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 50 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2023).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 3 of the 57 inventoried bridges in Gem County rated poor (5.3%); 3 (5.3%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated November 2024, on a 12-month routine inspection cycle.
- A poor rating means at least one major component - deck, superstructure, or substructure - is rated 4 or lower on FHWA's 0-9 scale. It does not by itself mean the bridge is unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or load-restricted by their owners.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 | 4 | Poor condition |
| Superstructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Substructure | 5 | 5 | Fair condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 25 ft |
| Location | 2.7 N. 3.2 W. Letha |
| NBI structure number | 000000000028130 |
| Condition class | Poor |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | November 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 12 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 4: foundations stable, field review says exposed foundations need protection |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Idaho department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Gem County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| SH 16 over Black Canyon Canal | 1966 | 12,000 | Fair |
| SH 52 over Farmers Coop Canal | 1992 | 11,500 | Good |
| SH 52 over Payette River;emmett Br. | 1971 | 10,500 | Fair |
| SH 52 over Farmers Coop Canal | 2001 | 7,000 | Good |
| SMA7190;SUBSTATION over Last Chance Canal | 2016 | 6,800 | Good |
| SH 52 over Drain Ditch | 1988 | 3,500 | Fair |
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