Old HWY 95 over Little Salmon River
PoorPosted for loadAdams County, Idaho · 0.3 W. New Meadows · Structure no. 000000000026445
- Built
- 1923
- 102 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 63 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old HWY 95 over Little Salmon River is a steel truss - thru carrying Old HWY 95 over Little Salmon River in Adams County, Idaho. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 years old, older than the Idaho average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2039. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old HWY 95 over Little Salmon River built?
It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old HWY 95 over Little Salmon River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Old HWY 95 over Little Salmon River carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Old HWY 95 over Little Salmon River?
The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Old HWY 95 over Little Salmon River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.