US Bridges

Middle Fork Road over M.Fk.Weiser River

PoorPosted for load

Adams County, Idaho · 7.3 W 3.4 S Donnelly · Structure no. 000000000026533

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Middle Fork Road over M.Fk.Weiser River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Middle Fork Road over M.Fk.Weiser River in Adams County, Idaho. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 3 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesMiddle Fork Road
CrossesM.Fk.Weiser River
Location7.3 W 3.4 S Donnelly
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIdaho
Coordinates44.68322, -116.22811
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating9 US tons
Inventory rating5 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2023)
Projected traffic105 by 2042
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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$393,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Middle Fork Road over M.Fk.Weiser River built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Middle Fork Road over M.Fk.Weiser 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Middle Fork Road over M.Fk.Weiser River carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is Middle Fork Road over M.Fk.Weiser River?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Middle Fork Road over M.Fk.Weiser River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.