US Bridges

US 95 over Little Salmon River

Good

Adams County, Idaho · 0.2 W. New Meadows Wcl · Structure no. 000000000018246

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 95 over Little Salmon River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying US 95 over Little Salmon River in Adams County, Idaho. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,950 by 2042. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesUS 95
CrossesLittle Salmon River
Location0.2 W. New Meadows Wcl
RouteU.S. Route 95
StateIdaho
Coordinates44.97326, -116.2951
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating75.7 US tons
Inventory rating58.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2023)
Projected traffic4,950 by 2042
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 Little Salmon River built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 95 over Little Salmon River 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 Little Salmon River carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US 95 over Little Salmon River?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 95 over Little Salmon River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.