US Bridges

Clay Lane over W.Br.Goose Cr;meadows Br

Fair

Adams County, Idaho · 0.6 S. 1.9 E. New Meadows · Structure no. 000000000026400

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clay Lane over W.Br.Goose Cr;meadows Br is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Clay Lane over W.Br.Goose Cr;meadows Br in Adams County, Idaho. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 95 years old, older than the Idaho average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesClay Lane
CrossesW.Br.Goose Cr;meadows Br
Location0.6 S. 1.9 E. New Meadows
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAdams County
StateIdaho
Coordinates44.96108, -116.24314
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2023)
Projected traffic120 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$368,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Clay Lane over W.Br.Goose Cr;meadows Br built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Clay Lane over W.Br.Goose Cr;meadows Br in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Clay Lane over W.Br.Goose Cr;meadows Br carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Clay Lane over W.Br.Goose Cr;meadows Br?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Clay Lane over W.Br.Goose Cr;meadows Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.