US Bridges

Goodrich Creek RD over Weiser River

Fair

Adams County, Idaho · 5.4 S. 5.7 W. Council · Structure no. 000000000026560

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
140
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Goodrich Creek RD over Weiser River is a steel truss - thru carrying Goodrich Creek RD over Weiser River in Adams County, Idaho. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1987, 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 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2039. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesGoodrich Creek RD
CrossesWeiser River
Location5.4 S. 5.7 W. Council
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAdams County
StateIdaho
Coordinates44.64994, -116.55694
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.7 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2023)
Projected traffic210 by 2039
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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$839,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Goodrich Creek RD over Weiser River built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Goodrich Creek RD over Weiser River 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 Goodrich Creek RD over Weiser River carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Goodrich Creek RD over Weiser River?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Goodrich Creek RD over Weiser River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.