US Bridges

US 95 over Little Salmon River

Good

Adams County, Idaho · 13.9 N. New Meadows Ncl · Structure no. 000000000018266

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
114 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 95 over Little Salmon River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 95 over Little Salmon River in Adams County, Idaho. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,650 by 2042. The structure is 114 ft (34.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesUS 95
CrossesLittle Salmon River
Location13.9 N. New Meadows Ncl
RouteU.S. Route 95
StateIdaho
Coordinates45.14805, -116.29085
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating83.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length114 ft (34.8 m)
Longest span112 ft (34 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2023)
Projected traffic4,650 by 2042
Trucks16%
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 Little Salmon River built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US 95 over Little Salmon River carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 95 over Little Salmon River?

The structure is 114 ft (34.8 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 95 over Little Salmon River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.