US Bridges

US 95 over Weiser River;tamarack Br

Good

Adams County, Idaho · 6.4 W. New Meadows Wcl · Structure no. 000000000018236

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 95 over Weiser River;tamarack Br is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 95 over Weiser River;tamarack Br in Adams County, Idaho. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger than the Idaho average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,450 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesUS 95
CrossesWeiser River;tamarack Br
Location6.4 W. New Meadows Wcl
RouteU.S. Route 95
StateIdaho
Coordinates44.96033, -116.38647
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2023)
Projected traffic3,450 by 2042
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 95 over Weiser River;tamarack Br built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 95 over Weiser River;tamarack Br in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does US 95 over Weiser River;tamarack Br carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US 95 over Weiser River;tamarack Br?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 95 over Weiser River;tamarack Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.