US Bridges

Strawberry Road over Beaver Creek

Fair

Adams County, Idaho · 2.7 S. 4.9 W. New Meadows · Structure no. 000000000026485

Built
1922
103 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Strawberry Road over Beaver Creek is a concrete frame carrying Strawberry Road over Beaver Creek in Adams County, Idaho. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesStrawberry Road
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location2.7 S. 4.9 W. New Meadows
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAdams County
StateIdaho
Coordinates44.93025, -116.38331
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2023)
Projected traffic45 by 2042
Trucks50%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$284,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Strawberry Road over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.

What condition is Strawberry Road over Beaver 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 2024.

How much traffic does Strawberry Road over Beaver Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.

How long is Strawberry Road over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Strawberry Road over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.