US Bridges

State Shed Road over W.Br.Goose Creek

Fair

Adams County, Idaho · 0.2 N. 0.1 E. New Meadows · Structure no. 000000000026420

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
210
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Shed Road over W.Br.Goose Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Shed Road over W.Br.Goose Creek in Adams County, Idaho. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 70 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 5 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 315 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesState Shed Road
CrossesW.Br.Goose Creek
Location0.2 N. 0.1 E. New Meadows
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAdams County
StateIdaho
Coordinates44.97389, -116.27967
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2023)
Projected traffic315 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$389,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Shed Road over W.Br.Goose Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is State Shed Road over W.Br.Goose Creek 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 State Shed Road over W.Br.Goose Creek carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is State Shed Road over W.Br.Goose Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns State Shed Road over W.Br.Goose Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.