US Bridges

US 95 over Mud Creek

Good

Adams County, Idaho · 3.3 W. New Meadows Wcl · Structure no. 000000000018241

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 95 over Mud Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 95 over Mud Creek 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,050 by 2042. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesUS 95
CrossesMud Creek
Location3.3 W. New Meadows Wcl
RouteU.S. Route 95
StateIdaho
Coordinates44.99317, -116.344
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2023)
Projected traffic4,050 by 2042
Trucks15%
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 Mud Creek built?

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

What condition is US 95 over Mud Creek 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 Mud Creek carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 95 over Mud Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 95 over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.